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 - Wednesday 13th May
Joint Pub Tour with Rag Morris

Local side Cardiff Ladies performing with Isca Morrismen on May Morning Isca Morrismen dancing in Usk recently on a warm summer evening

This week we are delighted to be touring in the south east of our area with Rag Morris, a side from the Bristol area and a new visitor joining us on our summer touring programme. We start by heading over to St. Arvans on the outskirts of Chepstow.

8.30 p.m. The Piercefield, St. Arvans

The Piercefield in St. Arvans

Isca Morrismen dancing in Usk recently on a warm summer evening Isca Morrismen dancing at the Tredegar House Festival

The Piercefield is a large roadside pub near the racecourse which has now transferred over to the Brains stable. We expect a warm welcome from this new addition to our pub list and after a few dances we will retire inside to relax before moving on to the centre of Chepstow.

Isca Morrismen dancing in Usk recently on a warm summer evening Isca Morrismen dancing at the ampitheatre to welcome in the dawn on 1st May 2009

9.15 p.m. Boat Inn, Chepstow

The Boat Inn, Chepstow
The Isca Morrismen dancing outside the Boat Inn, Chepstow on a previous visit

Leaving the Piercefield we head into Chepstow and down to the old bridge and then follow the riverbank for a very short distance to the Boat Inn, one of Chepstow's most picturesque and ancient pubs situated right on the historic dockside. With good food and excellent real ales, the pub has a strong maritime theme and a very friendly welcome each time we have visited to dance.

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.