Come to watch Us

We're Stone the Crows Border Morris from Leyland.


If you want to come and see us dance then here is a list of our current events.

DATETIMEEVENTLOCATION
12 December 202420:00(Thursday) Last practice before Christmas and New Year, all welcome. Next practice is 9th January.Farington School, Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GH
19 December 202420:00(Thursday) No practice tonight - we are having our Christmas meal. Next practice is 9th January.
09 January 202520:00(Thursday evenings) Contact us if you are interested in learning morris dancing! We practice on Thursdays 20:00-22:00, September to April, then dance out May to August. No charge until the end of December then a small subscription is payable in January.Farington School, Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GH



Here's where we have already been...

DATETIMEEVENTLOCATION
28 November 202420:00(Thursday) No practice tonight but performing at the Ceilidh Club, Chorley Cakes band, Entry £3St Mary's Community Centre, Broadfield Walk, Leyland PR25 1PD
21 November 202420:00(Thursday) Tonight's practice is cancelled due to the weather
16 November 202410:30(Saturday 10:30-15:00) Fundraiser for Children in Need, guests of Newburgh MorrisSouthport town centre, outside M&S
07 November 202420:00(Thursday) it's our AGM tonight, so not a good week for new people to come along as we won't be doing much dancing
05 November 202418:00(Tuesday 18:00 ish) The Royal Arms, TockholesTockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen BB3 0PA
31 October 202420:00(Thursday) Halloween event at the Vinyl Tap pub at 20:0028 Adelphi Street, Preston PR1 7BE
27 October 202413:00(Sunday 13:00 & 15:00) Scarecrow FestivalRoughlee village, Pendle
21 September 202411:00(Saturday 11:00-16:00) Otley Folk FestivalOtley town centre, near Leeds, West Yorkshire
15 September 202413:00(Sunday 13:00 & 14:15) 'Go Wild' at Hollins Community CentreHollins Lane, Bury BL9 8AT
12 September 202420:00(Thursday) No practice this week, folks!
08 September 202412:00(Sunday 12:00-13:00) Burning Witch FestivalHolywell, Flintshire, Wales
07 September 202413:00(Saturday 13:30-16:00) Burning Witch FestivalHolywell, Flintshire, Wales
05 September 202420:00(Thursday) No practice this week, folks!
29 August 202420:00(Thursday) Crooke Hall Inn92 Crooke Road, Crooke, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR
25 August 202412:00(Sunday 12:00-16:00) Druthers Festival at Heskin HallHeskin Hall, Wood Lane, Chorley PR7 5PA
01 August 202420:00(Thursday) The Royal Arms, TockholesTockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen BB3 0PA
27 July 202410:00(Saturday) Lowther’s Folk, Roots & Maritime Festival at Lowther Pavillion Theatre & GardensLytham St Annes, FY8 5QQ
25 July 202420:00(Thursday) No dance out tonight - it's on Wednesday this week
24 July 202420:00(Wednesday) The Guest House, Southport, dancing in memory of one of our past members, Julie Hopkins14 Union St, Southport PR9 0QF
18 July 202420:00(Thursday) The Crown, Horwich1 Chorley New Road, Horwich, BL6 7QJ
11 July 202420:00(Thursday) The Green Man, InglewhiteSilk Mill Lane, Inglewhite PR3 2LP
04 July 202420:00(Thursday) Crooke Hall Inn92 Crooke Road, Crooke, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR
29 June 202410:00(Saturday) Nelson Festival of CultureNelson, Lancashire
27 June 202420:00(Thursday) The Roebuck, ChorleyWaterhouse Green, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7LA
20 June 202420:00(Thursday) The Lord Nelson, Croston, as guests of Royal Preston MorrisOut Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
15 June 202410:00(Saturday) Day of Dance in Burnley as guests of Malkin MorrisBurnley
13 June 202420:00(Thursday) Private function
08 June 202411:30(Saturday 11:30-12:30) Longridge Field DayLongridge, Lancashire
06 June 202420:00(Thursday) The Spinners Arms (bottom spinners), Adlington23 Church Street, Adlington, Wigan PR7 4EX
02 June 202410:00(Sunday only) Glossop Victorian & Heritage Weekend, 12:00-16:00Glossop, Derbyshire
30 May 202420:00(Thursday) Tap and Vent pub, Longridge4 Towneley Road, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HU
23 May 202420:00(Thursday) Eagle and Child, Leyland30 Church Road, Leyland PR25 3AA
18 May 202410:00(Saturday) Day of dance to celebrate our 30th anniversary. Guest teams: 400 Roses, Amounderness, Fylde Coast Cloggers, Lancashire Wallopers, Malkin Morris, Newburgh, Regency Rejigged, Singleton CloggersLytham, Fylde Coast, FY8 5ND
16 May 202420:00(Thursday) The Royal Arms, TockholesTockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen BB3 0PA
09 May 202420:00(Thursday) Ye Olde Hob Inn, Bamber Bridge9 Church Road, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6EP
04 May 202420:00(Sat-Mon bank holiday weekend) Upton Folk FestivalUpton upon Severn
02 May 202420:00(Thursday) The Market Ale House, Leyland33 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
01 May 202405:00(Wednesday) Dancing the sun upBrockholes, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG
20 April 202410:00(Saturday) Day of Dance, guests of Amounderness MorrisChorley
23 March 202410:30(Saturday) Day of Dance with Powderkegs Morris and Clerical Error MorrisChester City Centre
13 January 202413:00(Saturday) 13:15 Wassail ceremony at The Row, LA8 8DD, guests of Crook Morris of Kendal, followed by dancing and singing at the Black Labrador LA8 8HQ from aboutt 15:00The Row, Lyth Valley LA8 8DD
11 January 202420:00(Thursday evenings) New members - contact us if you are interested in joining! Meet on Thursdays 20:00-22:00, September to MayFarington School, Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GH
04 January 202420:00(Thursday) No practice tonight - next practice on 11th January.
26 December 202312:30(Thursday) Boxing Day danceThe Lord Nelson, Out Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
22 December 202315:30(Friday 15:30-16:00) Dancing the sun downBrockholes, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG
21 December 202320:00(Thursday) Mummers Play tour of Tockholes 20:00 Black Bull/Three B's, 20:30 The Rock Inn, 21:00 Royal ArmsThe Black Bull/Three B's Brewery, Broken Stone Road, BB3 0LL / The Rock Inn, Tockholes Road, BB3 0LU / Royal Arms, Tockholes Rd, BB3 0PA
14 December 202320:00(Thursday) We'll be out for a meal for our Christmas Party, see you next year!
18 November 202319:30(Saturday, 19:30-23:00) Ceilidh with 'The Earthquakers' band - organised by Southport Walking & Social Club - all welcome. £22 incl buffet, bring your own drinksHoly Trinity Church Hall, Hoghton Street, Southport PR9 9DX
18 November 202310:30(Saturday 10:30-15:00) Fundraiser for Children in Need, guests of Newburgh MorrisSouthport town centre
09 November 202320:00(Thursday evenings) New members - contact us if you are interested in joining! Every Thursday 20:00-22:00, September to MayFarington School, Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GH
05 November 202318:30(Sunday 18:30-19:00) The Royal Arms, TockholesTockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen BB3 0PA
02 November 202320:00(Thursday) Private general meeting
29 October 202313:00(Sunday 13:00 & 15:00) Scarecrow FestivalRoughlee village, Pendle
07 October 202311:00(Saturday) Blackberry FairWhitchurch, Shropshire
17 September 202310:00(Sunday) 'Go Wild' at Hollins Community CentreHollins Lane, Bury BL9 8AT
14 September 202320:00(Thursday evenings) Practices restart - contact us if you are interested in joining! Every Thursday 20:00-22:00, September to MayFarington School, Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GH
07 September 202318:00(Thursday) Chippy Tea then Market Tavern, Leyland
02 September 202310:30(Saturday) Sorry we can't make it to the Day of Dance with Mucky Mountains MorrisSt Helens, Merseyside
31 August 202320:00Crooke Hall Inn - beer festival (Thursday)92 Crooke Road, Crooke, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR
24 August 202320:00Tap and Vent pub (Thursday)4 Towneley Road, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HU
17 August 202320:00The Plough at Eaves, Woodplumpton (Thursday)Eaves Ln, Cuddy Hill, Preston PR4 0BJ
10 August 202320:00Eagle & Child (Thursday)30 Church Rd, Leyland PR25 3AA
03 August 202320:00Ye Olde Hob Inn (Thursday)9 Church Rd, Bamber Bridge, Preston PR5 6EP
27 July 202320:00Ceilidh Club, Chorley Cakes band, Entry £3 (Thursday)St Mary's Community Centre, Broadfield Walk, Leyland PR25 1PD
19 July 202320:00The Guest House pub - dancing in memory of one of our past members, Julie Hopkins (NB: Wednesday)14 Union St, Southport PR9 0QF
13 July 202320:00Crooke Hall Inn (Thursday)92 Crooke Road, Crooke, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR
08 July 202310:00Moulton Crow Fair (Saturday)Moulton, Cheshire (Jubilee Playing Field, Main Road)
06 July 202319:30The Lord Nelson pub (Thursday) midsummer dance out with guest team Newburgh MorrisOut Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
02 July 202310:00Gate to Southwell Festival (weekend)Southwell, Nottinghamshire
01 July 202310:30Gate to Southwell Festival (weekend)Southwell, Nottinghamshire
27 June 202320:00Sorry, no dance out this week (Thursday)
22 June 202320:00The Crown pub, Horwich (Thursday)1 Chorley New Rd, Horwich BL6 7QJ
15 June 202320:00The Wheatsheaf pub (Thursday)1 Park Hill Road, Garstang PR3 1EL
11 June 202312:00Hebden Bridge Folk Roots Festival (Sunday 12:00-16:00)Main Square, Hebden Bridge
08 June 202320:00The Roebuck Inn (Thursday)Waterhouse Green, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7LA
03 June 202310:00Heskin Steam Rally (Saturday)Malt Kiln Farm, Tincklers Lane, Eccleston, Chorley PR7 5QY
01 June 202320:00The Spinners Arms (bottom spinners), Adlington (Thursday)23 Church Street, Adlington, Wigan PR7 4EX
28 May 202312:00Chester Folk Festival (Sunday 12:00-17:30)The Morris Dancer pub, Chester Road, Kelsall, Tarporley, Cheshire, CW6 0RZ
25 May 202320:00The Bay Horse, Heath Charnock (Thursday)Babylon Ln, Heath Charnock, Heath Charnock PR6 9ER
18 May 202320:00The Royal Arms, Tockholes (Thursday)Tockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen BB3 0PA
11 May 202320:00Dance outs at pubs most Thursdays from 11th May until the end of August (details added as they become available)
11 May 202320:00The Market Ale House, Leyland (Thursday)33 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
22 April 202310:00Day of Dance with Amounderness Morris (Saturday)Chorley
07 April 202310:00Good Friday tour of Milnthorpe (10:30-12:20) and Morecambe (14:15-16:30) hosted by Yon Lot with other guest teamsMilnthorpe and Morecambe
14 January 202313:15Wassail ceremony at The Row, LA8 8DD, at 13:15, guests of Crook Morris of Kendal, followed by dancing at the Black Labrador LA8 8HQ at 15:30The Row, Lyth Valley LA8 8DD
26 December 202212:30Boxing Day Mumming & Dance (Monday)The Lord Nelson, Out Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
21 December 202215:00Dancing the sun down (Wednesday)Brockholes, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG
15 December 202220:00Stone the Crows Christmas Do (Thursday) Note: practices restart in JanuaryThe Bay Horse, Heath Charnock
04 December 202213:00Croston Christmas Fair (Sunday)Croston village, Leyland PR26
19 November 202210:30 Fundraiser for Children in Need, guests of Newburgh Morris (Saturday)Southport town centre
30 October 202212:00Scarecrow Festival (Sunday)Roughlee village, Pendle
27 October 202219:30Ceilidh Club, Chorley Cakes band, Entry £2 (Thursday)St Mary's Community Centre, Broadfield Walk, Leyland PR25 1PD
01 October 2022CANCELLEDWhitchurch Blackberry Fair (Saturday)Whitchurch, Shropshire
18 September 202210:00'Go Wild' at Hollins Community Centre (Sunday)Hollins Lane, Bury BL9 8AT
17 September 202211:00Otley Folk Festival (Saturday 11:00-16:00)Otley town centre, near Leeds, West Yorkshire
08 September 202220:00Practices restart - new members welcome (every Thursday evening)Farington School, Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GH
03 September 202210:30Lincoln BIG Morris day of dance (Saturday)Lincoln
01 September 202220:00Crooke Hall Inn (Thursday)92 Crooke Road, Crooke, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR
11 August 2022CANCELLEDThe Spinners Arms (bottom spinners), Adlington (Thursday)23 Church Street, Adlington, Wigan PR7 4EX
04 August 2022CANCELLEDThe Wheatsheaf pub - TBC (Thursday)1 Park Hill Road, Garstang PR3 1EL
28 July 202220:00The Black Horse pub (Thursday)166 Friargate, Preston PR1 2EJ
26 July 202220:00Practices restart - new members welcome - Thursday each weekFarington School, Rose Street, Farington, Leyland, PR25 4GH
20 July 202220:00The Guest House pub (Wednesday)14 Union St, Southport PR9 0QF
16 July 202220:00Gate to Southwell Festival (weekend)Southwell, Nottinghamshire
07 July 202219:30The Roebuck Inn with Amounderness Morris (Thursday)Waterhouse Green, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7LA
30 June 202220:00The Roebuck Inn (Thursday)Waterhouse Green, Whittle-le-Woods, Chorley PR6 7LA
25 June 202210:30Pendle Festival of Culture (Saturday)Nelson, Lancashire
23 June 202219:30The Lord Nelson pub (Thursday) with guest teamsOut Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
18 June 202210:00Day of Dance with Amounderness Morris (Saturday)Chorley
16 June 202220:00Crooke Hall Inn (Thursday)92 Crooke Road, Crooke, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR
11 June 202210:30Powderkegs 21st Birthday Day of Dance (Saturday)Buxton, Derbyshire
09 June 202220:00The Crown, Horwich (Thursday)1 Chorley New Rd, Horwich BL6 7QJ
02 June 202220:30Jubilee Beacon Lighting (Thursday)Rivington Pike
26 May 202220:00The Royal Arms, Tockholes (Thursday)Tockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen BB3 0PA
21 May 202213:30Lancashire Fringe Arts Festival (Saturday 13:30-17:00)Preston
19 May 202220:00The Market Ale House, Leyland (Thursday)33 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
30 April 202210:30Upton Folk Festival (bank holiday weekend)Upton upon Severn
09 April 202210:00JMO National Day of Dance in Liverpool (Saturday)Liverpool City Centre
26 March 202210:30Day of Dance with Powderkegs Morris and Clerical Error Morris (Saturday)Chester City Centre
26 December 2021CANCELLEDBoxing Day - Dance (Sunday)The Lord Nelson, Out Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
21 December 2021CANCELLEDDancing the sun down (Tuesday)Brockholes, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG
05 December 202113:00Croston Christmas Fair (Sunday)Croston village, Leyland PR26
20 November 202110:30Fundraiser for Children in Need, guests of Newburgh Morris (Saturday)Southport town centre
31 October 202111:00Scarecrow Festival (Sunday)Roughlee village, Pendle
04 September 202110:30Lincoln BIG Morris day of dance (Saturday)Lincoln
30 August 202112:00Thirsty Duck, Burscough, Cider and Folk Festival 12:00-17:00 (Bank Holiday Monday)Burscough Wharf, Liverpool Road North, Burscough L40 5RZ
26 August 2021CANCELLEDPub dance out - location tbc (Thursday)
19 August 2021CANCELLEDPub dance out - location tbc (Thursday)
12 August 202120:00Crooke Hall Inn (Thursday)92 Crooke Road, Crooke, Shevington, Wigan WN6 8LR
05 August 2021CANCELLEDThe Market Ale House, Leyland (Thursday)33 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
26 December 201912:30Boxing Day Mumming & Dance (Thursday)The Lord Nelson, Out Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
22 December 201915:30Dancing the sun down (Sunday)Brockholes, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG
20 December 201919:30Mumming Tour (Friday)The Lock and Quay, Botany Bay, Chorley PR6 9AE / The Top Lock, Copthurst Lane, Chorley PR6 8LS
19 December 201920:00STC Christmas Do (Thursday)The Bay Horse, Heath Charnock
08 December 201913:00Croston Christmas Fair (Sunday)Croston village, Leyland PR26
27 October 201911:00Scarecrow Festival (Sunday)Roughlee village, Pendle
06 October 201911:00Glasson Dock (Sunday)Glasson Dock, near Morecambe
23 September 201920:00Philips Park Open DayPhilips Park, Whitefield M45 7QJ
21 September 201911:00Otley Folk Festival (Saturday)Otley, West Yorkshire
15 September 201910:00'Go Wild' at Hollins Community Centre (Sunday)Hollins Lane, Bury BL9 8AT
13 September 201920:00Stone the Crows Open EveningFarington Primary School, Rose Street, Leyland PR25 4GH
07 September 201910:30York Festival of Dance (Saturday), guests of Ebor MorrisYork Centre
29 August 201920:00The Market Ale House, Leyland (Thursday)33 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
23 August 2019CANCELLEDThe Lord NelsonOut Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
22 August 201920:00The Wheatsheaf, Garstang (Thursday) - part of Garstang Arts Festival1 Park Hill Road, Garstang PR3 1EL
15 August 201920:00The Spinners Arms (bottom spinners), Adlington (Thursday)23 Church Street, Adlington, Wigan PR7 4EX
08 August 201920:00The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green (Thursday)Maltkiln Lane, Bispham Green, Near Parbold, Ormskirk L40 3SG
02 August 201920:00The Bay Horse Babylon Ln, Heath Charnock, Heath Charnock PR6 9ER
01 August 201920:00Tap & Vent (Thursday)4 Towneley Rd, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HU
25 July 201920:00The Alison Arms, Coppull (Thursday)279 Preston Rd, Coppull, Chorley PR7 5DU
20 July 201910:30Buxton Day of Dance (Saturday), guests of Chapel-en-le-Frith Morris MenBuxton, Derbyshire
19 July 201920:00Alison Arms279 Preston Rd, Coppull, Chorley PR7 5DU
18 July 201920:00The Dolphin Inn (Thursday) Marsh Lane, Longton, Preston PR4 5JY
14 July 201910:00Moulton Crow FairMoulton, Cheshire at the Jubilee Playing Field on Main Road
12 July 201920:00The Eagle and ChildBispham Green, Near Parbold L40 3SG
11 July 201920:00Tap & T'Ales (Thursday) 859 Whittingham Ln, Whittingham, Goosnargh, Preston PR3 2AU
07 July 201912:00The Crown, Bacup - guests of the Britannia Coconut Dancers - web site: https://www.coconutters.co.uk/crown-affair/The Crown, Bacup OL13 9HQ
05 July 201920:00The Crown1 Chorley New Rd, Horwich BL6 7QJ
04 July 201920:00The Eagle & Child, Bispham Green (Thursday)Maltkiln Lane, Bispham Green, Near Parbold, Ormskirk L40 3SG
28 June 201920:00The Spinners Arms23 Church Street, Adlington PR7 4EX
27 June 201920:00The Anchor Inn, Lostock Hall (Thursday)Croston Rd, Lostock Hall, Preston PR5 5LA
23 June 201910:00Ilkley BandstandThe Grove, Ilkley, W Yorks. LS29 8HB
21 June 201920:00The Lord NelsonOut Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
20 June 201920:00The Lord Nelson, Croston (Thursday) - with guest teamsOut Lane, Croston, Leyland PR26 9HJ
14 June 201920:00Goosnargh: Tap & T'Ales and The GrapesGoosnargh, Preston PR3 2AU
13 June 201918:30Scouts workshop (private event)
08 June 201920:00Gate to Southwell Festival (weekend)Southwell, Nottinghamshire
07 June 201920:00The Dolphin Inn (AKA The Flying Fish)Longton, Preston PR4 5JY
31 May 201920:00The White CrowChorley Road, Worthington, Wigan WN1 2XL
30 May 201920:00The Royal Arms, Tockholes (Thursday)Tockholes Road, Ryal Fold, Darwen BB3 0PA
23 May 201920:00The Market Ale House, Leyland (Thursday)33 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
03 May 201920:00Upton Folk Festival (bank holiday weekend)Upton upon Severn
01 May 201905:15Dancing the sun up at dawn on May Day (Wednesday)Car park at Scout Road, Horrocks Fold, Bolton BL1 7N. It's on a minor road between A675 Bolton-Belmont & B6226 Horwich-Delph Hill roads, around 200m west of road to Horrocks Hill Farm
27 April 201910:00Day of Dance with Amounderness Morris (Saturday)Chorley
19 April 201911:00John o'Gaunt Tour (Good Friday), guests of Yon Lot CloggersMilnthorpe and Arnside, Cumbria
14 April 201910:00Border Morris Meet, guests of Silurian Border Morris Men (Sunday)Ledbury, Herefordshire
30 March 201910:00Day of Dance with Powderkegs Morris (Saturday)Chester
21 December 201815:00Dancing the Sun Down at Brockholes (web site Brockholes, Samlesbury, Preston PR5 0AG
09 December 201813:00Croston Christmas Fair (web site: http://www.crostonfestivities.co.uk/)Croston Village, Lancashire
01 December 201810:00St. Anne's Victorian Christmas FestivalThe Square, Lytham St. Annes
17 November 201810:30Fundraiser for Children in Need, guests of Newburgh MorrisSouthport
28 October 201813:00Scarecrow FestivalRoughlee Village Centre
27 October 201819:00Pendle Witch Pub38 Whalley Rd, Sabden, Clitheroe BB7 9DZ
17 October 201819:00Olde Man and Scythe Civil War6-8 Churchgate, Bolton BL1 1HL
08 September 201810:30York festival of traditional dance 2018York City Centre
30 August 201820:00The Market Ale House33 Hough Lane, Leyland PR25 2SB
16 August 201820:00WheatsheafPark Hill Road, Garstang PR3 1EL
09 August 201820:00Hare & HoundsBolton Road, Abbey Village, Chorley PR6 8DP
26 July 201820:00Tap & Vent4 Towneley Road, Longridge PR3 3HU


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