Millennium Morris Dancers

Huyton Today reporter Faye Lakin has been investigating the story of the Millennium Morris Dancers, based in Longview Labour Club.

Top right: 18 month old Megan Jones, one of the younger members of the group

Pictured during a recent display at Lawton High School in Leigh are the senior troupe (top) and the junior troupe (right)

Following various incarnations as the Longview Shadows and the Mardale Morris Dancers the troupe, who are affiliated to the North England Morris Dancers Carnival Organisation, go from strength to strength.

The group has been in existence for 28 years, with the emphasis firmly on family traditions, as mums dance alongside their daughters.

Their founder, Sue Holden began the troupe a staggering 28 years ago to provide an activity for her three daughters, then all under five. Sue still designs and makes all costumes and accessories, with the help of the troupe trainers.

Honours include several All England Championship wins, Troupe of the Year awards, appearing at the Royal Albert Hall and dancing to a capacity crowd at Anfield Stadium. The troupe will next be appearing at the St Helens Show on 29^th July.

These ladies and youngsters rely solely on their own fundraising efforts and are always searching for sponsors. Places are now available for girls aged between two and twenty.

For more information call Sue Holding on 0151 480 8151.