Hurst Morris People

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!

• Come to our free taster sessions at Hurst Village Hall. The taster sessions in 2023 are on September 21 and 28, Thursdays, at 8pm at Hurst Village Hall, School Road, Hurst RG10 0DR.
  Watch this space for the dates.
  Let us know if you'd like to come, just email us at Contact@hump.org.uk and we'll come back to you. We'd love to have a chat with you if you'd like that.
  
  Musicians and people wishing to have a go at dancing are welcome.
  
  Musicians able to play fiddle, melodeon, concertina, accordion or recorder are welcome to join the merry band for the taster sessions.
  
  Tunes are usually in the keys of G and D. The band aims to play from memory by the end of the practice season.
  
  
• 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


  HuMP's 2023 charity:

Katharine House Hospice

Please click on the logo below to find out more about their work.

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?