Jockey Morris
@jockeymorris.bsky.social
Jockey is a men's side based in Birmingham. We have been dancing here since 1949.
We perform in our home city, all over this country and in Europe.
Get in touch if you are interested in joining us. We'd love to see you!
#BirminghamUk #CotswoldMorris
We perform in our home city, all over this country and in Europe.
Get in touch if you are interested in joining us. We'd love to see you!
#BirminghamUk #CotswoldMorris
Jockey Morris is a friendly and outgoing men's side based in Birmingham!
Help us preserve our traditions (and maybe start some new ones), we'd love to see you!!
Contact as indicated below, or email bagman@jockeymorris.org.uk
Help us preserve our traditions (and maybe start some new ones), we'd love to see you!!
Contact as indicated below, or email bagman@jockeymorris.org.uk
October 23, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Jockey Morris is a friendly and outgoing men's side based in Birmingham!
Help us preserve our traditions (and maybe start some new ones), we'd love to see you!!
Contact as indicated below, or email bagman@jockeymorris.org.uk
Help us preserve our traditions (and maybe start some new ones), we'd love to see you!!
Contact as indicated below, or email bagman@jockeymorris.org.uk
At our AGM we celebrated with our President and Fool, John Strait, by presenting him with an engraved rose bowl to thank him for his 50 years with Jockey.
Cheers John!! On to the next 50.....
Cheers John!! On to the next 50.....
October 11, 2025 at 8:51 AM
At our AGM we celebrated with our President and Fool, John Strait, by presenting him with an engraved rose bowl to thank him for his 50 years with Jockey.
Cheers John!! On to the next 50.....
Cheers John!! On to the next 50.....
Our Squire Pete and our Brilliant dancer/musician Fraser were at Peterborough Day of Dance yesterday, and performed with a scratch side with friends from other sides.
Thanks go to Peterborough Morris for another excellent day.
Thanks go to Peterborough Morris for another excellent day.
September 28, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Our Squire Pete and our Brilliant dancer/musician Fraser were at Peterborough Day of Dance yesterday, and performed with a scratch side with friends from other sides.
Thanks go to Peterborough Morris for another excellent day.
Thanks go to Peterborough Morris for another excellent day.
Sunday at Bromyard got a little damp in the afternoon before dancing had to be abandoned.
We tried to shelter, but the gazebo couldn't hold off the rain as we watched Gidderskins having a paddle at the Rose and Lion...
We tried to shelter, but the gazebo couldn't hold off the rain as we watched Gidderskins having a paddle at the Rose and Lion...
September 15, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Sunday at Bromyard got a little damp in the afternoon before dancing had to be abandoned.
We tried to shelter, but the gazebo couldn't hold off the rain as we watched Gidderskins having a paddle at the Rose and Lion...
We tried to shelter, but the gazebo couldn't hold off the rain as we watched Gidderskins having a paddle at the Rose and Lion...
Congratulations to our Alfie who was presented with his baldrick today and danced out for the first time in his full kit!!
September 13, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Congratulations to our Alfie who was presented with his baldrick today and danced out for the first time in his full kit!!
We're underway in Bromyard!
September 13, 2025 at 11:20 AM
We're underway in Bromyard!
If you've thought "I'm not a folkie, would I fit in with a morris side?" then don't worry!
Our musicians can help by channelling Hawkwind to invoke the Spirit Of The Age...
It's not all work either. Particularly when we head over to mainland Europe we like to soak up the local way of life!
Our musicians can help by channelling Hawkwind to invoke the Spirit Of The Age...
It's not all work either. Particularly when we head over to mainland Europe we like to soak up the local way of life!
September 4, 2025 at 3:00 PM
If you've thought "I'm not a folkie, would I fit in with a morris side?" then don't worry!
Our musicians can help by channelling Hawkwind to invoke the Spirit Of The Age...
It's not all work either. Particularly when we head over to mainland Europe we like to soak up the local way of life!
Our musicians can help by channelling Hawkwind to invoke the Spirit Of The Age...
It's not all work either. Particularly when we head over to mainland Europe we like to soak up the local way of life!
Jockey are in Saddleworth for the Rushcart weekend.
Meeting up with friends from other sides is a big part of the joy of morris, so here are some of Jockey and Cambridge Morris Men!
Meeting up with friends from other sides is a big part of the joy of morris, so here are some of Jockey and Cambridge Morris Men!
August 24, 2025 at 12:15 PM
Jockey are in Saddleworth for the Rushcart weekend.
Meeting up with friends from other sides is a big part of the joy of morris, so here are some of Jockey and Cambridge Morris Men!
Meeting up with friends from other sides is a big part of the joy of morris, so here are some of Jockey and Cambridge Morris Men!
A fantastic night yesterday at the Cask and Craft. Good reaction from the audiences sitting outside for a drink in the lovely evening weather.
And many thanks to Mo at Mother India for bringing us a huge stack of poppadoms, onion salad and mint raita! They went beautifully with the great beers!
And many thanks to Mo at Mother India for bringing us a huge stack of poppadoms, onion salad and mint raita! They went beautifully with the great beers!
August 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
A fantastic night yesterday at the Cask and Craft. Good reaction from the audiences sitting outside for a drink in the lovely evening weather.
And many thanks to Mo at Mother India for bringing us a huge stack of poppadoms, onion salad and mint raita! They went beautifully with the great beers!
And many thanks to Mo at Mother India for bringing us a huge stack of poppadoms, onion salad and mint raita! They went beautifully with the great beers!
From a Brummie Morris side to a Brummie legend. The dance is Highland Mary. We made it Aston Mary for this!
Rest easy, Ozzy.
Rest easy, Ozzy.
July 27, 2025 at 6:54 PM
From a Brummie Morris side to a Brummie legend. The dance is Highland Mary. We made it Aston Mary for this!
Rest easy, Ozzy.
Rest easy, Ozzy.
RIP Ozzy
A Birmingham legend has left us.
A Birmingham legend has left us.
July 22, 2025 at 6:57 PM
RIP Ozzy
A Birmingham legend has left us.
A Birmingham legend has left us.
Today we're back in Birmingham with lots of friends, to celebrate the Bulls In The City trail. Should be a good one, please come along and see the fun!
July 19, 2025 at 7:40 AM
Today we're back in Birmingham with lots of friends, to celebrate the Bulls In The City trail. Should be a good one, please come along and see the fun!
We had a great night at the Griffin at Shustoke last night, as guests of our old friends Anker Morris. Beautiful weather, good company, and a couple of very nice ales. Works for us!
July 10, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We had a great night at the Griffin at Shustoke last night, as guests of our old friends Anker Morris. Beautiful weather, good company, and a couple of very nice ales. Works for us!
Today I had cause to venture to B&Q. On the way in I saw this display.
If you know you know..... Jockey knows. Many Flemish friends know.
Ants. Make sure you're prepared.
If you know you know..... Jockey knows. Many Flemish friends know.
Ants. Make sure you're prepared.
June 24, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Today I had cause to venture to B&Q. On the way in I saw this display.
If you know you know..... Jockey knows. Many Flemish friends know.
Ants. Make sure you're prepared.
If you know you know..... Jockey knows. Many Flemish friends know.
Ants. Make sure you're prepared.
Yesterday we were in Stourbridge for the day of dance organised by our mates Bedcote Morris.
A good day out and, as you can see, we were constantly in a frenzy of intense action...
A good day out and, as you can see, we were constantly in a frenzy of intense action...
June 8, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Yesterday we were in Stourbridge for the day of dance organised by our mates Bedcote Morris.
A good day out and, as you can see, we were constantly in a frenzy of intense action...
A good day out and, as you can see, we were constantly in a frenzy of intense action...
Yesterday we returned to Bearwood Artisan Market.
Our John Rose was, unfortunately, insulted by the cheese he bought. Ah well, these things happen!
Our John Rose was, unfortunately, insulted by the cheese he bought. Ah well, these things happen!
May 5, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Yesterday we returned to Bearwood Artisan Market.
Our John Rose was, unfortunately, insulted by the cheese he bought. Ah well, these things happen!
Our John Rose was, unfortunately, insulted by the cheese he bought. Ah well, these things happen!
We sucessfully danced up a spectacular sunrise. Birmingham will have its sun for another year!
It was so powerful, it set fire to our sticks...
It was so powerful, it set fire to our sticks...
May 1, 2025 at 8:12 AM
We sucessfully danced up a spectacular sunrise. Birmingham will have its sun for another year!
It was so powerful, it set fire to our sticks...
It was so powerful, it set fire to our sticks...
Who'd have thought it? Jockey in Stockport has made page 17 in the Times today! (It's also in the online version)
Photo credit to Oli Scarf via AFP/Getty Images.
Photo credit to Oli Scarf via AFP/Getty Images.
April 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Who'd have thought it? Jockey in Stockport has made page 17 in the Times today! (It's also in the online version)
Photo credit to Oli Scarf via AFP/Getty Images.
Photo credit to Oli Scarf via AFP/Getty Images.
Well, Saturday at the JMO in Stockport was a good one!!
Great friends, excellent dancing and music.
As a bonus, after our show dance we were presented with a rosette. As Best in Show, we're each taking turns in having the rosette pinned to an ear....
Great friends, excellent dancing and music.
As a bonus, after our show dance we were presented with a rosette. As Best in Show, we're each taking turns in having the rosette pinned to an ear....
April 28, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Well, Saturday at the JMO in Stockport was a good one!!
Great friends, excellent dancing and music.
As a bonus, after our show dance we were presented with a rosette. As Best in Show, we're each taking turns in having the rosette pinned to an ear....
Great friends, excellent dancing and music.
As a bonus, after our show dance we were presented with a rosette. As Best in Show, we're each taking turns in having the rosette pinned to an ear....
On Good Friday evening we returned to the 1000 Trades.
Windy and occasional drizzle, about 15 degrees colder than two weeks ago!
Isn't Springtime lovely??!!
Windy and occasional drizzle, about 15 degrees colder than two weeks ago!
Isn't Springtime lovely??!!
April 20, 2025 at 12:28 PM
On Good Friday evening we returned to the 1000 Trades.
Windy and occasional drizzle, about 15 degrees colder than two weeks ago!
Isn't Springtime lovely??!!
Windy and occasional drizzle, about 15 degrees colder than two weeks ago!
Isn't Springtime lovely??!!
We had a great day out in the sun yesterday.
Three spots at Bearwood Artisan Market then off to the 1000 Trades in Lightwoods Park for another couple of spots and some well deserved refreshment!
Three spots at Bearwood Artisan Market then off to the 1000 Trades in Lightwoods Park for another couple of spots and some well deserved refreshment!
April 7, 2025 at 10:52 AM
We had a great day out in the sun yesterday.
Three spots at Bearwood Artisan Market then off to the 1000 Trades in Lightwoods Park for another couple of spots and some well deserved refreshment!
Three spots at Bearwood Artisan Market then off to the 1000 Trades in Lightwoods Park for another couple of spots and some well deserved refreshment!
Our Ale last Saturday seems to have gone down well with our guests (and us, come to that!)
Some of the dances done on the evening had Borderish tendencies, including this rendition of White Ladies Aston.
Some of the dances done on the evening had Borderish tendencies, including this rendition of White Ladies Aston.
March 18, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Our Ale last Saturday seems to have gone down well with our guests (and us, come to that!)
Some of the dances done on the evening had Borderish tendencies, including this rendition of White Ladies Aston.
Some of the dances done on the evening had Borderish tendencies, including this rendition of White Ladies Aston.
We've had a delivery of new Jockey t shirts and hoodies.
The tees come in a good range of sizes, from "Harvey" to "Considerably Larger"...
The tees come in a good range of sizes, from "Harvey" to "Considerably Larger"...
March 8, 2025 at 2:17 PM
We've had a delivery of new Jockey t shirts and hoodies.
The tees come in a good range of sizes, from "Harvey" to "Considerably Larger"...
The tees come in a good range of sizes, from "Harvey" to "Considerably Larger"...
Tomorrow we will be taking part in Aelfgythe Morris Wassail in Alvechurch.
Kick off 4:30 at the Crown, Withybed Lane B48 7SQ, then at 6:30 process to the Weighbridge, B48 7PN
Other than Jockey and Aelfgythe there will be 4 other sides plus the Sealed Knot.
Two great pubs, dance, music and songs.
Kick off 4:30 at the Crown, Withybed Lane B48 7SQ, then at 6:30 process to the Weighbridge, B48 7PN
Other than Jockey and Aelfgythe there will be 4 other sides plus the Sealed Knot.
Two great pubs, dance, music and songs.
January 31, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Tomorrow we will be taking part in Aelfgythe Morris Wassail in Alvechurch.
Kick off 4:30 at the Crown, Withybed Lane B48 7SQ, then at 6:30 process to the Weighbridge, B48 7PN
Other than Jockey and Aelfgythe there will be 4 other sides plus the Sealed Knot.
Two great pubs, dance, music and songs.
Kick off 4:30 at the Crown, Withybed Lane B48 7SQ, then at 6:30 process to the Weighbridge, B48 7PN
Other than Jockey and Aelfgythe there will be 4 other sides plus the Sealed Knot.
Two great pubs, dance, music and songs.