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Dolphin is a men's Cotswold Morris side

We dance a number of traditions (including Adderbury, Fieldtown, Headington Quarry, Bledington, Bampton, Ilmington and 

Lichfield) and have members who hail from all over Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

 

From September to April we practise at Kingston-on-Soar Village Hall

(near J24 of the M1) and recover from the ordeal with a pint and, usually, a few tunes and songs in a local pub.

 

In January we generally perform a Plough play and throughout May, June and July we dance out at pubs and events around  Nottinghamshire, as well as the Leicestershire, Derbyshire and  Lincolnshire borders; after which we usually like to try and get a good singing and music session going.

 

NEWMEMBERSAREALWAYS
VERY
WELCOME

 

If you want to chat with someone before

you come, call

Martin on 07599 969731

bagman@dolphin-morris.co.uk

 

or email

Nick or Dave

squire@dolphin-morris.co.uk

 

NEWS

Novemeber 4th 2024

Autumn round-up

The practice season continues in full swing, at Kingston on Soar Village Hall every Thursday evening, from 7.30pm. On Saturday 12 th October we had the pleasure of dancing with several other sides as guests of Rutland Morris' annual day of dance, this year celebrating their 50th anniversary! Despite a drizzly start, we had a most enjoyable coach tour of pretty Rutland villages, starting and finishing in Oakham. Thanks to the Rutland men for an excellent day out, as you can see here.

On a sadder note, we had to say goodbye to founding member, former squire and long-serving foreman, Ian Stewart, who passed away in September. Ian's interment and celebration life on 26th October saw all current and many former members of Dolphin, alongside friends, family and former colleagues gather to pay tribute to this remarkable man who we shall greatly miss. Some photographic memories here.

Going forward, there's a good chance you'll see some of us at the seasonal gathering of morris dancers hosted by Lady Bay Revellers at the Victoria Hotel, Beeston, on Saturday 21st December. Meantime, it's practise, practise, practise...

August 29th 2024

Practice season starts next week!

Yes, after a successful summer season and our annual August break, it's heads down during the winter months to hone our craft in preparation for next summer!

Practices start next Thursday, 5 September 2024, 7.30pm. We welcome new members with some Cotswold Morris experience so, if you fancy joining up, please come along!

July 13th 2024

Change to Thursday tour 18 July

This Thursday, our first pub, at 8 pm, will be The Nevile Arms, Kinoulton, NOT Martin's Arms, Colston Bassett, as previously advertised. Do come down!​

June 3rd 2024

Tours diary update

Please note the change to our schedule this week, Thursday 6 June - starting 8pm at the Old Ship in Lowdham, then on to the Black Horse at Caythorpe at 9pm.

Check our 'Upcoming Events' opposite or the 'Tours_Events' page for further updates.

May 3rd 2024

Great start to our summer tours

Last night, 2 May, saw the first dance-out of this summer's season with our annual visit to two very welcoming Lenton pubs, the Johnson Arms and Boat Inn. Next week we are in Beeston - see Upcoming Events panel opposite, or click on Tour_Events above to view our 2024 diary, or follow us on Facebook, to find out where else you can see us this summer!

April 10th 2024

Summer season nearly upon us!

As the 'practice season' draws to a close, our 2024 events diary is now LIVE. Come and see us on one of our Thursday evening pub tours or at one of the bigger weekend events we're at this Summer. Click on the Tours_Events tab above for all the details!

September 13th 2023

Back to practice!

After our August break, it was back to the grindstone last Thursday for the start of the practice season. We practise every Thursday evening at Kingston on Soar Village Hall from September to the following April, and now is a good time to join - see column opposite for contact details...

July 10th 2023

June tours round-up

Another packed month included visits to Barrowby, Lincs, for a one-stop 'tour' at the White Swan (1st); a glorious Thaxted for their annual day of dance on 3rd; the incomparable Holly Bush Inn at Makeney in the company of Makeney Morris and Ripley Morris (8th);  The Cross Keys, Burton Joyce and side favourite The Black Horse, Caythorpe (15th); Sutton Bonington for our midsummer 'Come All Ye' at The King's Head, (22nd); and finally to the ever welcoming burghers of Bradmore Village, followed by The Frame Breakers Ruddington on 29th. Click the dates to view some the fun...

June 2nd 2023

May tours round-up

Thursday evenings fun so far in the merriest of months, with warm welcomes from The Johnson Arms and Boat Inn, Lenton (4th), The Pottle and Crown Inn, Beeston (11th), and The Final Whistle, Southwell (18th), and rounding off the month as guests of Leicester Morris in Sileby, Leicestershire, on Weds 24th. See some of the evidence here!

April 21st 2023

Coming to a pub near you soon!

Dolphin's summer tour season gets underway in​ two weeks' time, starting on Thursday 4th May at The Johnson Arms and The Boat Inn, Lenton.

Click the 'Tours_Events' tab on the menu bar/icon above for details of this and all our other summer dance-outs this year!

We look forward to seeing you!

WHOAREDOLPHINMORRISMEN

Dolphin is a men's Cotswold Morris side

We dance a number of traditions (including Adderbury, Fieldtown, Headington Quarry, Bledington, Bampton, Ilmington and 

Lichfield) and have members who hail from all over Nottinghamshire, Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Lincolnshire.

 

From September to April we practise at Kingston-on-Soar Village Hall

(near J24 of the M1) and recover from the ordeal with a pint and, usually, a few tunes and songs in a local pub.

 

We dance out in May, June and July at pubs and events around  Nottinghamshire, as well as the Leicestershire, Derbyshire and  Lincolnshire borders; after which we usually like to try and get a good singing and music session going.

 

NEWMEMBERS

AREALWAYSVERYWELCOME

If you want to chat with someone before

you come,

email Dave at

bagman@dolphin-morris.co.uk

or Gavin at

squire@dolphin-morris.co.uk

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