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.

Welcome to the Isca Morrismen Website - Home of the 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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2008 Tours - May Bank Holiday
Monday 5th May - Joint Tour with Sweyns Ey Morrismen

9.30 a.m. St Woolos 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 St. Woolos 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.

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.

Isca Morrismen dancing at dawn in Caerleon Ampitheatre this year 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 visited a local institution in Flannel Street acquired by Brains Brewers a few years ago and tastefully modernised. 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.

3.00 p.m. Magor Spring Fair

Dancing in Magor Square to an appreciative crowd

After lunch the groups moved on and danced 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.

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. The dancers during a display at The Gladiator last May Day

Isca Morrismen dancing recently at the Spring Fair in Magor

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.

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.