13th – 15th September
We are delighted that a number of excellent teams from around the country and Europe that have agreed to attend this years event and will be sure to put on a great show!
Take a look at the below for info on the teams and where to find us over the course of the weekend. We look forward to seeing you all at some of Newcastle’s finest pubs.
Saddleworth dances are noisy and complex. Dancers perform in Lancashire clogs, with wooden soles and shod with iron. They are also famous for their spectacular hats, stacked high with fresh flowers.
Look out for their red socks! you can’t miss them! Barnsley Longsword are a long established team who will be performing their dances for Yorkshire.
The Westminster Morris Men perform dances from the Cotswold area of England (Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Wiltshire, Oxfordshire, and environs).
Our Dutch friends perform English Morris dances throughout the Netherlands and often visit the UK. Their last visit to Tyneside was 5 years ago and we look forward to welcoming them back.
Teams will be joining up on the Friday night at the Left Luggage Room (Monkseaton Metro Station) for drinks and some casual dancing.
Saturday 14th September
Tour1
Barnsley
Westminster
Speelschaar Ossaart
10:15 – Northumberland Street, Newcastle
10:45 – Greys Monument, Newcastle
11:15 – Old Eldon Square, Newcastle
13:00- Tyne Bar, Ouseburn
15:00 – Cannon Inn, Earsdon
18:30 – 18:45 Ship Inn, Monkseaton
Tour 2
Saddleworth
Monkseaton
10:15 – Old Eldon Square, Newcastle
10:45 – Greys Monument, Newcastle
11:15 – Northumberland Street, Newcastle
13:00 – Tyne Bank Brewery, Walker
15:00 – Left Luggage Room, Monkseaton
18:30 – 18:45 Ship Inn, Monkseaton
Sunday 15th September
10:00 – Performance area Spanish City, Whitley Bay
11:30 – 12:15 Monkseaton Arms, Monkseaton
