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Boss Morris dancing in Whitchurch, Hampshire, with Hooty. Photo credit - Jon Wilks

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The Revival of a Historic Hampshire Folk Festival

The Whitchurch Folk Festival returns to Hampshire on May 11, after a break of 34 years.

The image shows two women in the forefront of a Morris dancing performance, captured mid-dance on a sunny day in a town square. They are dressed in vibrant green dresses with white aprons, adorned with colorful badges and black vests, their hair flowing with the movement. Onlookers, including families and individuals of various ages, surround the area, enjoying the traditional dance and the festive atmosphere.

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Counting Morris Dancers: Results of the Morris Census 2023

With the latest Morris Census results now published, we chat with census organiser Jack Worth about Morris trends and future challenges.

Interviews

Folk and family: an interview with Jackie Oates

With a busy autumn and winter of gigs coming up, in a number of collaborations, Nelly Brewer caught up with...

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Folk Christmas albums 2024

The festive season wouldn’t be complete without a host of new musical offerings. Thankfully 2024 brings us enough traditional favourites...

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Jackie Oates

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