The Knots of May
The Knots of May. We are active members of the Knots of May dance side, based in Lewes. It is a women's Morris team performing traditional North West of England dances with sticks and garlands. Joy dances and Derrick plays serpent in the band. Since joining the side in 2010 we have danced at various events around the country, including Lewes Folk Festival, Chippenham Folk Festival, Shrewsbury Folk Festival, and Sowerby Bridge Rushbearing Festival We also took part in many other local events such as the Long Rope Skipping at Alciston, Lewes Garland Day, Dancing in the Old Ale and have danced with other local morris sides at pubs in the area. http://www.knotsofmay.org.uk