About Us

Oakworth Village Morris Men are a Cotswold Morris side based in the Oakworth / Haworth area of West Yorkshire. They were founded in 1981 and have been performing the "Morris" for over 25 years.

Oakworth are members of 'The Morris Ring' which is a national association of Men's Morris Teams.

The group perform dances mainly for six men accompanied by our musicians playing a melodeon and /or accordion.The Cotswold dances performed are from the villages of Adderbury, Bampton, Bledington, Brackley, Leafield (Field Town), Headington, Ilmington, and Upton-upon-Severn. The side prides itself in it's vigorous and polished style of dancing.

Oakworth practice most Monday nights between September and July at Oakworth Methodist Church (map) from 8 p.m. onwards. The group are always on the look out for dancers and musicians. If you are interested then please come along to any of the practice nights. It is advised to check that a practice is to be held, you can confirm this with either our Squire or Bagman.