We are a fairly-recently but solidly established Border Morris group based in Glastonbury. Formed approximately 5 years ago, we are a very friendly “mixed” group. (Mixed in our case means that we welcome men, women, children into our ranks.) We would happy to welcome new members. dancers and musicians and any other supporters. Practices are Mondays 7 […]
We are Bootstrap Border Morris – an enthusiastic and energetic Border Morris side based in Wellington in Somerset. We practice at Nynehead Village Hall throughout the winter months until we emerge in May to the outside world of pubs and other gatherings to perform our dances and music.
by Angel Heart and Rattlebox Theatre Our swashbuckling hero, Captain Jeramiah Obadiah, has hit hard times….He has no ship and no money for grog or adventure! However, a chance meeting with a group of Nuns propels him into more adventure than you could shake a cutlass at! Will the notorious Whaler, Ezekial Krang, foil Jeramiah’s […]
Sweet Coppin was formed in 1977 in Taunton. Our name was taken from a variety of an old cider apple and our distinctive kit of green and red represents the colour of the apples. Our repertoire includes North West dances, clog stepping and a collection of dances from the British Isles. We practice every week […]
Dr. Turbervilles Morris are a mixed Cotswold side . They practice at Ash Village Hall on Tuesday evenings. Contact drturbervilleinfo@gmail.com
The Knights of King Ina otherwise known as Koki are a team from Somerton who dance Cotswold jigs. Practices are the first Sunday of each Month usually in Langport . We offer workshops & dance at festivals & events throughout the year. Contact for more info squire@koki.org.uk
The Tales of Robin Hood. Join England’s Greatest Outlaw as he and his Merry Friends take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham! Be swept along in the adventure as dynamic puppetry and colourful acting bring these much-loved tales to life. With comedy, derring-do and even interactive archery The Tales of Robin Hood is a quiver […]
Eddie Upton set up Folk South West in 1992 Eddie has a lifelong involvement in folk music, first as a hobby in Sussex in 1964 and then as a full time occupation from 1977. He has performed across Britain and Europe and in North America and from venues ranging from the Royal Albert Hall and […]
Original and traditional songs and tunes accompanied on melodeon and guitar with rare lyrical skill and sensitivity. Issy & David marry beautiful melodies and captivating stories that draw the listener right in making them one of the most engaging duos on the folk scene today. “A first rate tunesmith, a fine melodeon player and a […]
Jonathan Weeks is a collector and player of Medieval and early instruments. His interest in the subject began as an archaeology student in the 1970s. He has lectured widely on the subject since moving to Somerset in the 1990s and has been playing on the 3 holed pipe and drum at public events all over […]
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