Events 
This is our 2012 programme, which will be updated as necessary as events are confirmed or arranged. A copy of the first edition of the printed 2012 dance programme is available in Adobe Acrobat® format by clicking on the picture above.
Please do not rely on information published elsewhere - it is unlikely to be accurate. We will endeavour to keep this page up to date, but if you are making a special journey to see us, please check with the Bagman first.
Italic type indicates that the information is subject to confirmation.
We usually perform Cotswold morris at most venues, but endeavour to perform North West morris at suitable venues and Border morris in the winter months.
Dates & Times | Where/What | OS map ref |
|---|---|---|
| Wed. 25th January from 8:00 p.m. | The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY New micro brewery opening. | SU420109 |
| Sat. 28th January from 8:00 p.m. | The Junction Inn, Priory Road, St. Denys SO17 2JZ Music and song session | SU367121 |
| Fri. 24th February from 8:00 p.m. | The Brushmakers' Arms, 2 Shoe Lane, Upham SO32 1JJ Music and song session | SU540206 |
| Monday 26th March from 7:00 p.m. | The Computer Applications and Quantitative Methods in Archaeology (CAA) 2012 conference - various historic venues in Southampton, including St. Michael's Square, The Castle Vaults (Western Esplanade) and the Duke of Wellington (Bugle Street). North West Morris and Mummers' Play | SU418112 |
| Fri. 30th March from 8:00 p.m. | The Newport Inn, Newport Lane, Braishfield SO51 0PL Music and song session | SU372249 |
| Fri. 20th April from 7:30 p.m. | Samuel’s Rest, Upper Church Road, Shedfield SO32 2JB music and song session with Day of Dance guests | SU564133 |
Sat. 21st April | Day of Dance | all timings are approximate! |
09:45 a.m. | Central Promenade, Lee on the Solent PO13 9LL | SU561005 |
| 11:00 a.m. | The Bun Penny, 36 Manor Way, Lee on the Solent PO13 9JH | SU564008 |
12:20 p.m. | The Black Dog, Winchester Road, Waltham Chase SO32 2LX | SU562144 |
1:30 p.m. | The Brushmakers' Arms, 2 Shoe Lane, Upham SO32 1JJ where the world famous Morris Olympicks* took place. (*No resemblance or connection to some insignificant event apparently taking place in London later in the year) | SU540206 |
from 8:00 p.m. | Music and song session | |
Tue. 1st May | The Bargate, Southampton SO14 2DL | SU420116 |
| Sat. 5th May 10:30 a.m. | Fareham Farmers' Market, West Street Pedestrian Precinct, Fareham PO16 0JX | SU580062 |
| Thu. 10th May 7:30 p.m. | The South Western Arms, Adelaide Road, St Denys SO17 2HW (with Red Stags Morris) | SU432139 |
| Thu. 17th May 8:00 p.m. | The Duke of Wellington, 36 Bugle Street, Southampton SO14 2AH | SU418112 |
| Fri. 18th to Sun. 20th May | Moulton Village Festival, Moulton, Northampton NN3 7SW (as guests of Moulton Morris Men) | SP782664 |
| Tue. 22nd May 8:00 p.m. | The Dog and Crook, 18 Church Lane, Brambridge SO50 6HZ (with Basingclog Morris) | SU472217 |
| Thu. 31st May 8:00 p.m. | The Brushmakers' Arms, 2 Shoe Lane, Upham SO32 1JJ | SU540206 |
Wed. 6th June | Morn Hill Caravan Club Site, Alresford Road, Winchester | SU523294 |
| Wed. 6th June 8:30 p.m. | The King Charles, 6 Lovedon Lane, King's Worthy SO23 7NU | SU489343 |
| (both with Winchester Morris Men) | ||
| Thu. 14th June 8:00 p.m. | The Platform Tavern, Town Quay, Southampton SO14 2NY (with Men of Wight Morris Men) | SU420109 |
| Thu. 21st June 8:00 p.m. | The Village Bells, Eling Hill, Eling, Totton SO40 9HE | SU367121 |
| Thu. 28th June 8:00 p.m. | The Vine Inn, High Street, Old Bursledon SO31 8DJ | SU485093 |
| Sat. 30th June | Joint Morris Organisations Day of Dance, Stratford upon Avon | |
| Thu. 5th July 8:00 p.m. | The Horse and Groom, Woodgreen SP6 2AS (with the Bourne River Morris Men) | SU171176 |
| Thu. 12th July 8:00 p.m. | The Elm Tree, Swanwick Lane, Swanwick SO31 7DX | SU513095 |
| Sat. 14th July from 10:00 a.m. | The Beggars' Fair, Romsey SO51 8GB | SU352211 |
| Thu. 19th July 8:00 p.m. | The Sir Walter Tyrell, Brook, Lyndhurst SO43 7HD (with Deorfrith Morris) | SU268127 |
| Thu. 26th July 8:00 p.m. | The Woodman Inn, Winchester Road, Lower Upham SO32 1HA | SU524195 |
| Thu. 2nd August 8:00 p.m. | The Four Horseshoes, Nursling Street, Nursling SO16 0YA | SU369162 |
| Thu. 9th August 8:00 p.m. | The Cottage Inn, 77-79 Woolston Road, Butlocks Heath, Netley Abbey, SO31 5FN | SU465091 |
| Thu. 16th August 8:00 p.m. | The Linden Tree, School Road, Lowford SO31 8BU | SU482100 |
| Thu. 23rd August 8:00 p.m. | The Fox and Hounds, 106 Pound Street, Bitterne SO18 6BP | SU452132 |
| Wed. 29th August 7:30 p.m. | The Hampshire Bowman, Dundridge SO32 1GD | SU578184 |
| Thu. 20th September 7:30 p.m. | Southampton Boat Show North West morris walking tour including Oxford Street, Southampton SO14 3DJ | SU424111 |
| Fri. 28th September from 8:00 p.m. | Music and song session - to be arranged | |
| Sat. 6th October from 10:00 a.m. | Winchester Cathedral, Winchester SO23 9LS Hampshire Harvest Weekend | SU481292 |
| Fri. 26th October from 8:00 p.m. | Music and song session - to be arranged | |
| Fri. 30th November from 8:00 p.m. | Music and song session - to be arranged | |
| Sat. 1st December to Sun. 23rd December | Mummers’ Play at various venues - please see the Mumming page for details. | |
| Sat. 15th December from 10:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. | West Street Pedestrian Precinct, Fareham (Border Morris) | SU580062 |
| Wed. 26th December 12 noon | The Vine Inn, High Street, Old Bursledon SO31 8DJ (Border Morris and Mummers’ Play) | SU485093 |
Fri. 28th December | Music and song session - to be arranged | |
For further information about any of these events, please contact the Bagman, Phil Le Page | ||
Please note that King John's Morris Men cannot be held responsible for alterations to this programme, especially in circumstances beyond their control that may prevent them from dancing on any particular occasion. Map references and postcodes are provided in order to assist; accuracy is aspired to, but may not have been achieved in every instance. | ||
This programme is a work in progress, albeit with the speed of continental drift, and will change from time to time. | ||