Day of Dance, Morris dancers set to perform in Worcester

Two Morris sides from Malvern, Old Meg Morris and SoXSighted Morris, have organised a 'Day of Dance' in the city centre. 

Fifteen sides from across the county will perform throughout the city centre at Cathedral Square, Royal Worcester Museum, Guild Hall, South Quay and St Martin's Quarter on July 20.

Morris dancers will be performing from 10.30am till 4pm and will encourage spectators to join in with the 'mass dance' in Cathedral Square at 3.30pm.

SoXSighted Morris (Image: SoXSighted Morris)

Anne Lewis, a band member from both Old Meg Morris and SoXSighted, said: "Dancing is something all Morris sides like to do and it's not something we, as a group, have organised since 2015. 

"It's Old Meg Morris's 45th anniversary and we invited sides from across the country. 

"So far there will be 15 or 16 sides dancing at various locations in the city centre. 

"Two or three sides will be dancing in one spot and then they will move on to the next, we will also be performing a mass dance at the end and we will be encouraging the public to take part."

SoXSighted Morris is the only 'visually impaired' Morris side in the county and possibly the world according to Mrs Lewis.

The side was set up five years ago and raises money for 'The Guide Dogs Charity' and has already raised enough to name two guide dog puppies, Paige and Taylor. 

Mrs Lewis continued: "It's going to be colourful, lively and musical, everyone should have a great time. 

"I'm really looking forward to it and hopefully we will have some good weather. 

"Worst-case scenario, St Helen's Church is big enough for everyone. 

"For anyone thinking about joining us in the mass dance, I would say Morris dancing is sociable, keeps you fit, challenging, keeps your brain active and most importantly it's fun."

If you want to get more involved with Morris dancing, Old Meg Morris practice at Poolbrook Hall in Malvern at 8pm on Tuesday evenings.