There is another use of the term Old Meg in Herefordshire. It was traditional for fires to be lit in the wheat fields on Twelfth Night. Old Meg dance at various f tes and local events during the summer, including the Three Counties Agricultural Show, Upton Folk Festival and the Malvern Fringe events. We have also danced at many Folk Festivals around the country, including Sidmouth, Warwick, Wimbourne and Rochester. In 2000 we danced at the Millenium Dome.
More musicians are always welcome.
Some brass instruments would be particularly welcome, as these were part of the traditional accompaniment to North-West Morris, but virtually any portable instrument would be suitable. The women wear a striking red and white kit with ribbons and bells. The men have black breeches, white shirts and black bowlers. We dance with handkerchiefs, garlands or sticks, decorated in red and white with ribbons and bells. We practice in Malvern every Tuesday from 8-10pm, at the Nags Head in Malvern.