WELCOME TO THE SLUBBING BILLYS WEB SITE!

Dancing at Preston Marina 2005 (photo courtesy of Stone the Crows)

The Slubbing Billys are a mixed North West Morris side based in and around the Huddersfield area of West Yorkshire.

Use the buttons on the left to find out more about who we are, what we do, and where we do it.

If you live in the Huddersfield area, you may have seen us 'dancing out' in the Town centre, or at local events like Cuckoo Day (Marsden) or Holmfirth Folk Festival. You can't miss our distinctive purple, white and red costumes (we call it 'kit') and flowery bowler hats.

We don't limit ourselves to performing in Yorkshire - we've put in appearances all over the country at Folk Festivals and Morris events, including the famous Sidmouth Folk Festival. In 2003 we ventured across the North Sea to Holland, and danced in Utrecht, Gouda and various other surrounding towns. We enjoyed this so much that we did it again in 2006 only this time we went to Bruge in Belgium. We can't promise that we won't do it again...!

If you like dancing, good company, and the occasional drink, then you might like to join us.You don't have to be a 'folky' but most of us appreciate traditional dance and/or music and have an interest one way or another in the folk related arts. Contact one of the people on the 'contacts' page, or have a chat with any team member at a 'dance out'. Whether you're a prospective dancer or musician, previous experience isn't needed. All you need is the interest and enthusiasm - we can do the rest!

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