A brief intro to Hurst Morris People
Hurst Morris People, affectionately known as HuMP, are a friendly group of dancers and musicians based in the village of Hurst near Reading in Berkshire.
We're men and women who perform Cotswold morris. That's the one with sticks and hankies.
We practise hard to put on great performances - and make sure we have lots of fun doing both.
In 2019 we celebrated 30 years since we were founded, amid some controversy, in 1989.
Read our story here.
We'd love to meet you!
- Lots of people come to our free taster sessions at
Hurst Village Hall.
The next taster sessions are two Thursdays at 8pm in early autumn 2022 at Hurst Village Hall, School Road, Hurst RG10 0DR.
Have a chat with us before then. Just email us at Contact@hump.org.uk and we'll come back to you.
- Join us at a pub, village fete, folk festival and many
other places to see us dance out during the summer.
- Book us for your event: but try to give us plenty of notice.
- We perform at old folks' homes, weddings, birthday
parties, corporate events, schools and youth groups.
Please contact us via email for further information.
See us in action! Go to News & pictures



























Six new members presented with their sticks and hankies
At long last, we were dancing for real and together!

Forget the dragon in 2021 - Poor St George has Covid!

Hurst
Morris People:
Entrance Exam
Entrance Exam
Do you enjoy socialising with friends?
Do you like going to pubs or areas you haven't been to before?
Do you think England's old customs are worth keeping alive?
Do you like listening to music? Or watching traditional dancing?
CONGRATS!! If you've answered
YES to two or more of the questions above, then you're potentially a born HuMP morris dancer or musician!
Come to our free and friendly taster sessions. HuMP members are men and women just like you, from all backgrounds and age groups. Few of us had danced before.
Discover if HuMP is for you. Warm welcome, tea, cake and pub visit guaranteed!
YES to two or more of the questions above, then you're potentially a born HuMP morris dancer or musician!
Come to our free and friendly taster sessions. HuMP members are men and women just like you, from all backgrounds and age groups. Few of us had danced before.
Discover if HuMP is for you. Warm welcome, tea, cake and pub visit guaranteed!
Hopefully not too long until we see you!
Hurst Morris People are practising hard for when they will be out and about performing to the public.
Watch this website for details of where and when that will be!