Rivington Morris

Rivington Morris are a women’s morris team based in Bolton, Lancashire dancing the North West style. Keen to maintain local dancing traditions they can be seen in carnival processions across the North West and at festivals around the country. They dance collected Lancashire dances, alongside new ones written by team members. Their style is energetic and precise with straight lines our trademark! The band comprises melodeons, accordions, drums, fiddles and whistles. The team started life in 1977 and their kit, based on Ashton town colours, comprises straw boaters, red skirts, white tops, purple sashes and black clogs.