The team was formed in 1977 by employees of Westland Helicopters Ltd, for a one-off performance as part of the Queen's silver jubilee celebrations. Initially the team was called Westlands Jubilee Morris.
Following the success of this inaugral performance it was decided to keep the team going and, as more people were drafted in from outside the company, the association with Westlands was dropped and the name changed to Wyvern Jubilee. There are two founder members still with the team, Pete Clemo and Chris Toyne. Pete is the only one to have continuously danced with the team, Chris having taken a break a couple of years ago.
The team kit consists of black knee breeches, white socks, black shoes, white shirts, and crossed baldricks in red, white, and blue, with a red central boss comprising the Wyvern logo, which is the Queen's silver jubilee badge. The whole ensemble is finished off with a rather fetching red waistcoat. These waistcoats were blagged from Safeway when, in a fit of eco-enthusiasm, that company decided that their staff should all wear green instead of red. Sadly Safeway are no longer with us so now, unfortunately, replacements must be paid for when current supplies run out.
Our 30th anniversary in 2007 was marked by a number of special events including a birthday weekend dancing with many Morris sides from around the country and a foreign tour. We recently hosted the International Un-convention of the Illustrious Order of Fools and Beasts.
We also achieved international stardom in 2007, featuring in the BBC production 'The National Village Show' for at least 30 seconds. In 2008 we managed another first by dancing out with the only other "1977 Jubilee" side Priston Jubilee Morris.
This year we hope to equal or surpass the success of previous years.