Wolf's Head & Vixen Morris

Wednesday night saw the side meet for their AGM and in the most sensible way we held it in the pub! Side officers gave their reports on the season just gone, updating on any changes, raising any issues and giving thanks to all the dancers and musicians for playing their part in such a successful year. We elected our side officers for the coming year - introductions to them will follow soon. We then discussed any other issues outstanding. We also discussed the importantance of

Last night we were joined by Pyewacket Folk to attend The Wicker Man burning at The Lost Village of Dode. We met up early with Pyewacket Folk at the nearby pub to get ready for our performance. Vixens donned face paint - not normally allowed but as this was a special Samhain event we decided to go all out! We met with Doug (the keeper of Dode) and the Dode drummers for a pre performance drink and catch up. We then made our way up to Dode church in the misty hills. As we gathe

On a very misty November afternoon Wolf's Head and Vixen Morris were joined today by friends Kits Coty Morris, Motley Morris and Loose Women Morris to dance the sun down. We arrived at Bluebell Hill Picnic Site to set up the circle to dance in by putting out candles. We greeted our guest sides, catching up with old friends and new. Squires Graham and Mel began the celebration with a short ritual, welcoming everyone and opening the four quarters. We then all danced, taking it

We are getting ready for our upcoming Dusking event this Sunday 1st November Squire Mel has been busily working in the background getting ready for Dusking. Mel will be doubling up her role on Sunday as she will be acting as our celebrant and has written the most beautiful ceremony as we dance down the sun and welcome in the winter nights. Inspired by Lucy Wright's Dusking in 2023, we created our own Dusking event last November. We felt as we had danced the sun up on May day

Well it certainly felt like winter is approaching this week as we made our way to Wednesday night practice. It was a busy night getting dances up to scratch for Dusking on the 1st November. Vixen Angela is learning 'Willow's Edge' and 'Fylgja' so we ran through those a couple of times. Vixen's moved on to 'Mote and Beam', working on the details. Then a quick run through 'Ladies of Good Intent'. Les learnt some of the Wolf's Head and Vixen joint dances. Firstly learning 'Calan

Our first Sunday practice marks the end of the season (although we still have a few of stands to go). It's a time to recalibrate and start to polish up dances and teach dances to our newer members. It was Emma and Michelle's birthday's recently so in tradition with the side they bought along cake-which makes us all very happy! So with the tea flowing and cake eaten we got down to business. Vixens kicked off by dancing 'Willow's Edge', then Wolf's Head danced 'Ragged Crow'. Vi

After our successful Macmillan charity event on Sunday, Wolf's Head and Vixen met up for our weekly practice on Wednesday evening, all a little bit tired but very triumphant! This practice saw Foreperson Emma teach Vixen Alice 'Mrs Lovett's Delight' and 'Calan Mai'. Both dances she picked up really quickly. Hannah and Alice both learnt 'Ladies of Good Intent' a favourite of Squire Mel's and hasn't been danced out for some years but hopefully will be ready for Dusking. Wolf's

We have had a very lively and fun afternoon raising money for Macmillan Cancer Support - a charity so very close to our hearts. The day started with us setting up in the beautiful upstairs room of the The Bohemian. Keiron the owner and staff member Sam were incredibly kind lending us bits and pieces, helping us move tables and buying lots of raffle tickets. By the time we had set up the cake table, put all the raffle prizes out and the fabulous The Beard Conspiracy had set up

As the season comes to an end, with only few events left to go we start making plans for the next year and recruiting new members This week Rachel, Mel and Neil collected up items from all the lovely businesses that have donated to our raffle ready for our Macmillan charity event this Sunday. We also started advertising our open practice session on 15th November for potential new members to come along and have a go. We are honing our plans for Dusking on the 1st November and

This week the details of our fundraising event on the 11th October have been finalised with the wonderful The Beard Conspiracy confirming that they will play. We have been busily collecting raffle prizes, making lists of cakes to bake, creating decorations and making a fairy wishing well for donations. At Wednesday practice Vixen's practiced 'Gemini' and 'Soggy Vixens' and Emma taught one of our dancers 'Willow's Edge'. The dance '1452' was learnt in a new configuration of Wo

hile other sides are starting to wind down for the year, we seem to be still going… and going… and going! 😂

Exciting News!!! Just over a week ago some of us from the side went to see The Beard Conspiracy playing in a pub in Rochester. They are a fantastic three-piece ensemble based in the south east of England. Comprised of accordion, guitar, bass trombone and vocals, they play a dazzling array of fast paced tango, classical and klezmer with an eclectic blend of contemporary classics as you’ve never heard them before. They are the only band performing music from Shostakovich to Bri

The Vixens started the night with a 'Willow's Edge'- Rachel's second go at it and she is dancing it more confidently now. Emma taught Angela 'Fulja', walking it through first then dancing and she picked it up well. Vixens then danced 'Jacky Tar' and 'Mote and Beam'. Wolf's Head practiced 'Organ Grind er's Mate'. It was great to see Martin dancing again after a break from it. They also danced 'Ragged Crow' and 'Crafties'. The band were in fine form! Simon spent some time with

Saturday 12th September Today, as guests of Wantsum Morris, we joined the Hop Hoodening in Canterbury, along with lots of other Morris sides. We met early for our customary breakfast, then joined the other sides on the green outside the Cathedral to ready ourselves for the procession and cover our hats and heads in hops. Once we were organised, all the morris bands struck up, playing 'Winster Processional' as we made our way into the Cathedral. The sound was incredible, the a

Wednesday night practice 09/09/26 A smaller group of us at practice this week so we focused on tidying up 'Vixen's Revenge', 'Inari' and Gemini. There was another amazing milestone for Vixen Rachel - her first dance since she was diagnosed with breast cancer. We are are so proud of her taking another step on her road to recovery! We made more plans for our afternoon tea for Macmillan Cancer Support in October. It's going to be a great afternoon!

Kent & East Sussex Railway's Hop Pickers, Craft and Country Fair, Bodiam Station. We met at Tenterden Station in the morning for breakfast and several gallons of tea before hopping on the steam train to Bodiam. At Northiam station we met up with Ruxley's Crew Morris (a very cool pirate based Morris from Hastings) who joined us on the train for the last leg of the journey. On arrival at Bodiam we were given more tea (we are powered by tea!) and we set up ready to dance for the

Day of Syn with Romney Marsh Morris Sunday 30th August We started the day with an epic cooked breakfast and many mugs of tea at The Kraken cafe to ready us for a full day of dance with the fantastic Romney Marsh Morris. We had a very warm welcome by the crowds at the Day of Syn fête and took it in turns to dance with Romney Marsh Morris. We danced 'Organ Grinders Mate' and 'A very Lovely dance' amongst others. We also had our photo taken with the very nice firemen who bought

Wolf's Head and Vixen at The Good Intent, Maidstone. We had a great evening stand as guests of Loose Women Morris with 3 Man Morris at The Good Intent, Maidstone. We were treated to a beautiful sunset as we arrived at the pub and although it was forecast for storms we only had a few spots of rain. There was a lovely crowd of spectators, the landlady was very welcoming and we had fun dancing and catching up with friends. After the dancing ended we all piled in to the backroom

Macmillan Breast Cancer Charity Afternoon

Weekly Practice and a Special Milestone for Rachel