​THE LAKE DISTRICT FOLK WEEKEND
11th, 12th & 13th AUGUST 2017
in Staveley, between Kendal & Windermere
Crook Morris
Crook Morris are based in Kendal. They are proud of the unique traditional Morris dance heritage to be found in England and dance Cotswold Morris Dances, Border Morris Dances, Rapper Dances and perform Mumming Plays. They also have their own dances, including ‘Knickers in The Hedgerow’, that several other sides have taken up.
The key aim of the side is “to dance as well as we can, then we love to entertain our audience and last but not least we aim to have as much fun ourselves as possible.”
Flagcrackers of Craven
The Flagcrackers of Craven are a mixed Border side based in
Skipton, North Yorkshire.
Since their foundation in 1988 they have danced in locations from
Eire to Belgium, from Orkney to Kent.
They black up and wear clogs and colourful rag jackets.
Their traditional dances come from the borders of England and Wales.
They celebrate life and fun in dance and music.
Rivington Morris
Rivington Morris is based in Bolton, Lancashire. The team was formed in 1977 and thus are celebrating their 40th anniversary this year! Rivington Morris is proud to continue the living tradition of North West Morris dancing. They dance a mixture of traditional dances collected from within the North West together with some dances written by team members. Rivington’s band utilises a combination of the instruments which traditionally accompany North West Morris, including melodeon, fiddle, whistle and drum.
Their dance kit is colourful incorporating bright red, purple and white.
These demure cultured women dance out at a variety of events from Folk Festivals to local processional Carnivals in Lancashire. Pouring rain or blazing hot sunshine and all other weather conditions in between - Rivington keeps on dancing!