The Wyvern Jubilee Morris dancing team is an all male side based in Yeovil, Somerset, UK.
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 (both also
still working for Westlands!). Pete is the only one to have
continuously danced with the team, Chris having taken a break
a couple of years ago.
Wyvern Baldrick
The team perform a selection of dances in the Cotswold tradition,
mainly from the villages of Adderbury, Bledington, and Headington.
Details of these can be found on the DANCES
page. 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 baldrick 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.
May Day, Ham Hill
Practice sessions are held on Thursday evenings from
October to March, at Westfield School, Yeovil. The summer
months are spent dancing out at local venues and further
afield. Take a look at the PROGRAMME
page for details of our current itinerary. New dancers and musicians are always
welcome. No previous experience is required, but an outgoing personality
is an advantage, along with a good sense of humour.
For further information about joining or booking the team contact the bagman (secretary) via the CONTACTS page.