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What is Mockbeggar Morris?
Contrary to what you might expect, Mockbeggar Morris is not a type of car designed by Morris Motors, but the name of a group of women from the Wirral Peninsula who dance a form of traditional English dancing called North West Morris.
Why the name?
The name Mockbeggar was chosen for two reasons. Firstly it gives a connection with the Wirral, and secondly it sounds good with Morris!
The word 'Mockbeggar' comes from 'Mockbeggar Wharf'. This is an area of sand at the top of the Wirral Peninsula between Meols and New Brighton.
How did it all start?
The club was founded in the Summer of 1991 when some of the wives of the Mersey Morris Men, not wishing to be left out, decided to start their own morris group. As opposed to the Mersey Morris Men's group (men only), this group was solely for female dancers, and the style of dance was decided to be North West Clog Morris.
The first meeting was held at Thornton Hough on 26th September 1991. In 1992 they moved to Willaston Parochial Hall for more room and in 2009 they moved again to the Church Hall of the Good Shepherd, Heswall, Merseyside. They can still be found there most Thursday evenings during the winter and at various local pubs during the summer practising their steps.
Who can join?
The club is open to anyone, male or female, and of any age. Only the women dance but men are still invited to join in the music-making. For men who want to dance, check out the
Mersey Morris Men's website,
or contact
mockbeggarmorris@yahoo.com to get more info on local dance sides.
Where do you practice?
The Mockbeggar ladies practise their dances every Thursday evening (8:00pm) during the Winter at the Church Hall of the Good
Shepherd, Heswall, (enter by the rear door on Pye Road). If you would like to join the group and live in the local area, pop along to one of the practice sessions.
Alternatively come to one of our outside performances during the Summer and have a chat to us. These are advertised on the diary dates page.
Our Wonderful Band in 2009