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​Hurst Morris People danced inside All Saints Church, Dunsden, on their Snowdrop Sunday on Feb 22, 2026.

John Bodman, from the church, told them: “This was a most extraordinary experience for everyone who attended. As far as All Saints was concerned this was a unique event. 
“How your dancers performed in such a small space was to be admired.” Hurst Morris People (HuMP), who usually perform in a larger area, out of doors, adapted their dancing so they could perform in the church.
The group made extra contributions. Melodeon player Mary described the history of Morris dancing and flute player Nikki read her poem celebrating Morris dancing.
​ HuMP practices at Hurst Village Hall before performing at shows and festivals in the summer. Taster sessions for everyone to have a go at the dancing and music are every autumn.  Details are on this website under Join Us.

Thanks to Hurst Morris People students from all over the world learned morris dancing, an English custom most of them had never heard of.

The 90 students from places including Australia, the United States, South Korea and Europe are on a five month exchange visit to study at Reading University.

HuMP squire (leader) Christine said: “They gave our demo dances a great reception and then learned some dances which they performed with huge enthusiasm. We had fun teaching them.”

The morris evening was a surprise event for the students and part of a week of welcoming activities.

Hurst Morris People, HuMP, are helping homeless people endure the winter cold by paying for sleeping bags, tents and vacuum flasks. They raised £300 from generous crowds watching them perform in the summer at pubs and shows.

Lauren Webb who runs the Brett Foundation charity collected the cheque from HuMP squire Christine Taylor recently at Hurst Village Hall where the side practises on Thursdays. Lauren said: “We’re really pleased, we’re a small charity, donations like this make such a large difference to us.”