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In 1975, a group of Harthill men
met to be part of the entertainment for a village function. This group
learned the basic rudiments of the Morris. The response stimulated the
formation of the Harthill Morris in 1976. The group continued to
flourish and in 1981 were accepted into the Morris Ring. During the
1980's, the side had the honour of dancing before the Queen in Worksop
and also the Prince & Princess of Wales in Chesterfield, when
performing Opening Ceremonies.
The Harthill Morris have performed their dances in Southern Spain,
Scotland and around many of the counties in England. On summer
Thursdays, they visit surrounding hostelries, giving displays of the
Morris. These evenings often end with a community sing-song session and
a pint!
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The side proudly supports
village events in Harthill by dancing at the annual Well Dressings and
Carnival in July. They have a firmly established tradition of dancing
outside both of the village pubs on Boxing Day, when they are joined by
the Three Shires Ladies Clog team who are also Harthill based.
The Harthill Morris also attend festivals, galas, carnivals and
weddings for a negotiable fee. This income, along with our collections
and sponsorships, helps to offset club expenses including costumes and
instruments.
Between September and April the team meets on Thursdays from 8.00pm in
Harthill Village Hall to practice. Afterwards they retire to The
Beehive Inn, the 'home' of the Harthill Morris, to enjoy a refreshing
pint or two!
On the Thursdays between Remembrance Day and Christmas, they join in
with the traditional singing of the South Yorkshire local carols. Also
around Christmas and the New Year some members perform the T'owd Tup, a
traditional mining custom from the local area. |
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