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Newly Updated:
Browse some of the recent photos taken on the Isca Morrismen touring programme
Isca Morrismen Take Part in Fund Raising Calendar for Tredegar House Folk Festival
Each year since we were founded we have collected for various charities
Isca Morrismen take part in the 6 Nations Rugby Promotional Advertising and Programmes for S4C
Isca Morrismen take part in the premier screening in Usk of the Morris - A Life with Bells On
May Day Celebrations
Browse some of the recent photos taken of the Isca Morrismen at the Tredegar House Folk Festival



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Wednesday Evenings from 8 p.m.
St Gabriel's Church Hall, Clomendy Road
Old Cwmbran NP44 3LS

Isca Morrismen dancing at the Oct-O-Bar Fest at the Otley Arms at the end of October 2009 during their evening of entertainment Press here to bring up directions on how St Gabriels Church Hall, Old Cwmbran

Isca Morrismen dancing at dawn in Caerleon Ampitheatre this yearDancing to welcome in the dawn this year at Caerleon Ampitheatre

During the Autumn and Winter period the side only appears in public at a small number of discrete events including Mumming, Mari Llwyd and Wassailing as well as some Morris Dancing.  Our Events page is kept up to date with all activities and full details of any appearance are usual shown just before any event.

The period from now until the end of April is very important to the side and it is when we concentrate on learning and improving our dancing repertoire.  For the next couple of months we concentrate on our new recruits, both dancers and musicians.

The Isca Morrismen preparing for a night of singing and merriment start off by fetching the traditional carved wassail bowl ready for the action at the Ostrich Inn during their recent wassail.Dancing at the recent Tredegar House Festival

Isca Morrismen dancing in Usk recently on a warm summer eveningIsca Morrismen dancing in Usk during our recent May Bank Holiday tour

So for those amongst you who would like to join us:

  • Do you enjoy a pint or two in sociable and convivial surroundings?
  • Have you got the bottle to try something new?
  • Do you have trouble knowing your left foot from your right?
  • Would you like to join us on our foreign adventures?
  • Would you like to have fun entertaining others
  • Can you cope with this vigorous and rewarding leisure activity?
  • Are you prepared to hand on living history to others?


    • Do yourself a favour and try some light and enjoyable exercise.

    Isca Morrismen performing recently at the Commercial in PontymisterIsca Morrismen performing recently at the Commercial in Pontymister

    Isca Morrismen dancing at the Otley Oct-O-Bar Fest 2009Isca Morrismen dancing at the Otley Oct-O-Bar Fest 2009

    Our practice venue is fairly easy to find and is just above St Gabriel's Church which sits on the crossroads.  After practice we travel around 200 yards from St Gabriel's Church Hall - From the hall walk down the road 50 yards to the crossroads and turn right into Wesley Street - our after practice pub is Mount Pleasant Inn which is about 150 yards on the right just above the road.  There are usually 3 well kept real ales available on handpump and a very warm welcome from this local community pub.

    Isca Morrismen performing during Henllys FeteIsca Morrismen on tour with Seyns Ey Morris and dancing in Twyn Square recently

    Isca Morrismen dancing in Usk during our recent May Bank Holiday tourIsca Morrismen dancing at the ampitheatre to welcome in the dawn on 1st May 2009

    Do come and see us at some stage and if you have a liking for tradition then you will be made very welcome.  For those males amongst you who enjoy a pint or two and would like to keep fit then you will be ideal as a dancer.

    Isca Morrismen dancing recently in Schull in Southern IrelandIsca Morrismen dancing recently in Skibbereen in Southern Ireland

    Isca Morrismen dancing in Aas, Belgium during a recent performance at the Akkermennekes Dance FestivalIsca Morrismen at the Kulture Klub in Zolder Heusden, Belgium during a recent performance at the Akkermennekes Dance Festival

    If you are a musician of either sex who enjoys folk music, then again you will be well received, so whatever instrument you play, provided that it is portable, come and join us and learn our music.  Come along and we'll ensure that you enjoy yourself and hopefully come back for more as we tour our area over the summer months.



    If you require any more information then please check our Contact and Feedback page for our current officers telephone numbers or email us at our address: Enquiries 'at' Isca-Morrismen.com. We are a lively bunch and travel a fair bit with our activities, both in the UK and Overseas, so come on - contact us today and join in the fun, you'll not regret it!

    Click here to visit the website of the Otley Brewing Company
    Click here to visit the website of Cwmbran Brewery
    Click here to visit the website of Tomos Watkin Welsh Ales     		This year we are delighted that our traditional dancing programme is being sponsored by local Welsh Breweries, all of which are producers of excellent real ale and to whom we are grateful for their wholehearted support.


    Please enjoy their real ales and visit their websites to learn more by clicking on any of the pictures.


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