Now in our 30th year - "We Never Closed!"

WHO?

TYNE BRIDGE MORRIS

of Newcastle upon Tyne, in the North-East of England

WHAT?

A women’s clog morris team.

Our repertoire includes traditional dances from the North West of England,

Oxfordshire and others composed by the team.  These include processional

dances such as Churchtown, the Great Wishford Garland Dance, hanky dances

such as Runcorn and decorated short stick dances such as Goosetrey.

We are usually supported by a bank of musicians playing banjo, melodeon,

guitar, recorder/whistles, fiddle and drums.  They also provide interlude music.

WHEN?

First formed by Newcastle University students back in 1978, Tyne Bridge is

fast approaching its 30th (Pearl) Anniversary.  Although we maintained close

links until the ‘90s, we are now independent of the University. 

In the mid 1990s Tyne Bridge joined forces with Sandgate Morris.

WHERE?

We practice weekly in the Heaton area of Newcastle upon Tyne.

Tyne Bridge has performed at many local events

including the launch of Locomotion in Shildon, Gateshead Flower Show, Souter

Lighthouse, Durham Folk Party and Morpeth Gathering. 

We also dance out informally outside the (in)famous Cumberland Arms Byker.

We appeared at Broadstairs Folk Week 2004, 2005, 2006 and will do so again

in 2008

WHY?

Mainly because we enjoy it – and we hope the audience does too

HOW?

As energetically as age and injuries allow.

As accurately as memory and practice allow.

As entertainingly as modesty and local bylaws allow.

Dressed in blue skirt and waistcoat, white blouse and petticoat, red sash and black stockings with clogs or shoes with bells.

CLAIM TO FAME

During 2006 we danced twice on BBC Radio Newcastle’s Big Blue Bus Show. 

First on May Day and then as Nine Ladies Dancing for a series of features based on the Twelve Days of Christmas.

INTERESTED IN JOINING US?

Dancers must be women with the ability to count to at least 8 (even better 12) – we will try and teach you everything else you

need to know (about our dances and possibly other things too).

Musicians can be of any sex. 

WANT US TO JOIN YOU?

TyneBridge is available to perform at fairs, ceilidhs and other events for a very reasonable fee.

"What they share is a passion for putting on their clogs and bells and stepping out in a spirited rendition of traditional

dances" - Sharon Griffiths, The Northern Echo

"Dancing fun with bells on" - Newcastle Evening Chronicle

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0191 266 1103

or email us thebagman@tynebridgemorris.org.uk

Updated 1st April 2008