Masons Apron Morris - An Oxfordshire North-West Clog Side
Kicking off the Season with the Masons Apron Ale
The 22nd February saw Masons Apron's Ale kicking off the season with other Morris sides including Mr Hemmings, Cry Havoc, Kirtlington, Wychwayz and Ducklington. A fun evening, with great food, and ending with a mass Masons' dance, Ashton.
Fritillary Sunday at Ducklington April 2025
Upton Folk Festival May 2025
Another great weekend of camping/pubbing and dancing at Upton-Upon-Severn. Around 30 Morris sides were dancing around the town, and then joining in the Procession on Sunday. We danced Mayapple, Cossington, Milnrow, Compass, Ashton, Hindley, Gisburn and Knutsford and had a whale of a time!
The Weekly Dance Outs Begin at the Excellent Masons Arms, North Leigh
Lovely first evening dance-out, and with dusk falling we danced Cossington, Plymouth Reel, Ashton, Middleton Junction, Mayapple, Gisburn and Compass.
The Bell Ducklington
Another lovely evening as guests of Summertown Morris and with fellow Morris dancers, Ducklington. We danced Ashton, Gisburn, Compass, Milnrow, and Hindley.
Woodstock - Still a Rave!
Well, what a great evening. With drinks at The Star and dancing in the square on a warm summer's night, what could be better? Masons Apron were joined by Ridgeway Step Clog, Cry Havoc and Owlswick for a great evening followed by a session in the pub.
The Plough Finstock
On a chilly summer's evening Masons Apron found themselves dancing outside The Plough, Finstock, in the good company of Charlbury and Finstock Morris. The weather may have been poor, but the dancing was fun, followed by a warm and cheerful session in the pub with some great singing!
The Lamb Ale Kirtlington
Many thanks to Kirtlington Morris, who invited us to the Lamb Ale, along with other sides.from all over the country. The Lamb Ale is an annual festival in Kirtlington, dating back to the early 17th century, possibly originating from a Whitsun Ale tradition. Over the years it has involved a week of feasting, drinking, and dancing, with a key element once being the "Lady of the Lamb" chosen from local maids who would catch a lamb with their mouths. For us, it was a great day of processions, dancing and community, and Masons had a thoroughly good time. The Church service too was popular, with well-known hymns and folk tunes. A great day had by all!
Vale of Evesham National Morris Weekend
Saturday saw us join the Vale of Evesham National Morris Weekend for a bus tour of Morris dancing. The sun bored down on us, the humidity was high, but Masons were undeterred. Along with three other sides: Stroud Morris, Harlequin Morris and Pateley Longsword, we danced in Warwick, Alcester and at the Fleece Inn Bretforton. It was a great - if hot - day of dance, with great singing on the (fortunately air-conditioned) bus, excellent stewarding and a wonderful driver. Stroud Morris did themselves proud, as did Harlequin and Pateley. We danced Compass, Knutsford, Ashton, Milnrow, Cossington, Mayapple and Gisburn and had a thoroughly good day!
Masons Apron Dance at Cogges Manor Beer and Cider Festival
Another fun day out, dancing at Cogges Manor beer and cider festival. We were joined in dancing Ashton by some of the younger members of the audience and great fun it was!
