The Isca Morrismen, Traditional Morris Dancers from South Wales performing Welsh Border and Cotswold Morris dances together with local Mumming Plays, Wassailing ceremonies and the Mari Lwyd custom.

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2009 Tours - Monday 4th May
May Bank Holiday Tour

9.30 a.m. Newport Cathedral, Newport

Time for photos after a short dance session at the Cathedral

It has become a bit of a tradition over the last few years to dance in front of the entrance to Newport Cathedral where we are usually welcomed by the Canon who likes to encourage the local population to experience the performance and sounds of the morris.

Isca Morrismen dancing recently at Newport Cathedral

10.45 a.m. Nags Head Inn, Usk

The Nags Head in the main square in Usk

Isca Morrismen dancing in Usk recently on a warm summer evening

An old pub set on the main Twyn Square which specialises in selling only excellent Welsh ales and local food. The Nags Head is a friendly free house in the centre of Usk and an establishment that we visit regularly.

We will dance in our usual spot by the roundabout on the road opposite the pub and after a few dances retire inside to relax before moving on to Abergavenny.

Isca Morrismen on tour and dancing in Twyn Square recently Isca Morrismen on tour with Seyns Ey Morris and dancing in Twyn Square recently

12.45 p.m. Hen and Chickens, Abergavenny

The Hen and Chickens, Abergavenny Dancing inside at the Hen and Chickens, Abergavenny

For our next spot we visit a long established local institution in Flannel Street which is currently run by Brains Brewers. This large and very friendly pub is just off the main shopping street and has a strong local clientele and one of the largest real ale consumptions in Abergavenny. Let's hope that the audience is just as enthusiastic about our dancing!!

3.00 p.m. Magor Spring Fair

Dancing in Magor Square to an appreciative crowd

After lunch the groups will move on and will be dancing at the traditional Spring Fair held each year in the main square in front of the Golden Lion. This has become something of a tradition over the years and a very welcoming spot.

Isca Morrismen dancing recently at the Spring Fair in Magor

The Isca Morrismen relaxing at the Tredegar House Festival The Isca Morrismen dancing at the recent Tredegar House Festival

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 in Aas, Belgium during a recent performance at the Akkermennekes Dance Festival Isca 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 Tomos Watkin Welsh Ales

Click here to visit the website of The Mount Pleasant

This year we are delighted that our traditional dancing programme is being sponsored by local Welsh Breweries, producers of excellent real ale to whom we are grateful for their wholehearted support.

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

We also acknowledge the support and encouragement of The Mount Pleasant in Old Cwmbran, our after-practice venue during the winter.