Morris Federation Day of Dance and AGM 2025 (Sheffield)

Welcoming you!

The Morris Federation and Sheffield-based teams Sheffield City Morris, Pecsaetan Morris, Five Rivers Morris, and their friends extend a warm welcome to all members of The Morris Federation to join us in a Day of Dance on Saturday 27th September 2025, followed by The Morris Federation’s AGM at 16.30 (16:00 sign-in).

Friday Evening: An informal social at the University Arms, 197 Brook Hill, Broomhall, Sheffield S3 7HG.

Saturday:

Day of Dance between 10:30-16:00, programme:

AGM at The Perch Brewhouse – 16:00 sign in, starts at 16:30, for team representatives.  See the AGM web page for more info about registering for the meeting and voting (even if you can’t attend).

Evening: After the AGM, an informal social at The Perch Brewhouse, 44 Garden Street, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield S1 4BJ.  With music session and scratch ceilidh at about 8pm.

Sunday Lunchtime: More dancing.  Gathering at 11:30 at the Millowners Arms, Alma Street, Sheffield S3 8RY.  It’s next to Kelham Island Museum, open at on Sundays 11:00-16:00 with a suggested donation of £5.

The organisers say:

The 2025 Morris Federation Day of Dance to celebrate our 50th anniversary and AGM comes to Sheffield this year on Saturday 27th September. The day will consist of dancing across the city centre followed by the AGM and socialising. We will also put on Friday night social/session and more dancing on Sunday lunchtime for those who wish.

Sheffield is known as a hotbed of morris dancing, and folk arts in general.  It is easily accessible by rail, bus and road.  Not so much by sea.  This event is being organised by Sheffield City Morris, Pecsaetan Morris, and Five Rivers Morris.

We have lots of great teams from far and wide joining us for the celebration.

Timetable

• The final timetable of dance spots is available here
• A map of the dance spots is available here for printing.
• There is also an interactive online version which includes food and drink spots, pubs and useful travel information. All places mentioned in the information below are featured on this map.

Team contacts

• If you haven’t already, please ask your Squire or a main contact to join the Whatsapp Group for communication on the day.  See the email sent to your team contact for how to join.

Après Morris

• If you are arriving on Friday, please do join us at the University Arms for drinks, music and songs. The pub is serving food until 8pm.
• When dancing finishes on Saturday we will adjourn to the Perch Brewhouse, where the AGM will also take place. The Perch will be serving pizzas until late.
• Following the AGM will be an informal ceilidh at The Perch at about 8pm; musicians welcome to join the scratch band.
• Morris Fed 50th Anniversary badges will be available to buy at both venues!

Food & Drink

• We’ve included on the map plenty of recommended local pubs and independent food/drink venues.
• We encourage all teams to support Sheffield’s fantastic independent businesses wherever possible rather than relying on chains.

‍On the day

• Morris Fed 50th Anniversary badges will be available to buy from Committee members with the Knights of King Ina, Trentside Holmes, and Windsor Morris.
• You may like to visit the Sheffield Winter Gardens to see Sheffield City Morris’ 50th anniversary photo exhibition, open until 4.30pm.
• Please be aware of walkways, shop entrances etc and keep these clear to ensure the public can still move freely
• We have an official photographer and videographer covering the event, so please say hello, pose majestically, or let him know if you would prefer not to be featured!

AGM

• The Morris Federation AGM will take place at 4.30pm upstairs at the Perch Brewhouse.
• At the start of the AGM, Pauline Woods-Wilson will be presented with her EFDSS Gold Badge; please join us to celebrate this wonderful achievement!
• See your team contact for AGM Papers and the minutes from last year’s meeting.

Sunday dancing

• If you would like to do some more dancing on Sunday, please meet at the Millowners Arms in Kelham Island at 11:30, with dancing to start at 12:00. Teams and individuals welcome.

Travel & Parking

• Sheffield operates a Clean Air Zone. This doesn’t apply to cars, but older vans and motorhomes may be liable to pay. You can check if your vehicle is affected here.
• We strongly encourage the use of public transport where possible; there are some very convenient Supertram park and ride sites around the city. Get off at the Cathedral spot for a short walk to all dance spots.
• For those who do need to drive, Q-Park Rockingham Street or NCP Solly Street are both reasonably priced and a convenient walk to the dance spots.
• The Sheffield 10K is taking place on Sunday 28 September, resulting in some road closures around the west of the city. If you are staying on this side of town you may find roads a bit busier than usual

FAQs

Can our team be added?  Bookings are now closed – email us about last-minute availability: drop us an email.

Is it a special event?  Obviously all Fed AGMs are special!  However it’s also the 50th anniversary of the Morris Federation and also of several sides including Sheffield City Morris.

Will there be any charge?  The dancing, AGM and evening socialising will be free of charge.

If I’m driving, where can I park?  Like most cities, parking in the city centre can expensive. Be aware that there are bus gates and a clean air zone, which catches most motorhomes. An alternative is to use the park & ride car parks and come in on the tram.

What accommodation is available for the weekend?  There are many hotels in the city centre but unfortunately there are no campsites nearby. We hope to be able to arrange a limited number of camper / motor home spaces.

What happens if the weather is bad?  We will be looking to use indoor accommodation but the day of dance would inevitably be curtailed.

What happens if there’s an emergency?  Please contact the organisers and the relevant emergency service if required.

Where can we find further information?  As more detail develops, we will update this page and obviously send fuller details to the teams who sign up to come!

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Which teams will be there?  37 teams booked (as at 10th September):