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Freaks in the Peaks border morris dancers descended on Halkyn Mountain last Saturday afternoon!

Freaks in the Peaks is a co-operative morris dance group who perform their own interpretations of traditional welsh border morris dances, as well as modern dances created in the same style.  A fantastic time was had by all in high winds while the rain held off starting the dancing at the Blue Bell Inn and then ascending Moel-y-Gaer to dance atop the mountain.Folk at the Blue Bell every month on the 2nd Thursday

Freaks in the Peaks are made up of both male and female dancers and musicians. Originally, most members were from Manchester or Sheffield, but we now have members from as far as Scotland, London & Wales.

You are likely to see them about the mountain at any time over the weekend and probably not too far from the Blue Bell Inn.

Steve


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ImageImageThe dances are characterised by energy and enthusiasm, and were originally danced by seasonally unemployed workers who entertained the public in disguise, since morris dancing for money was considered a form of begging, and was therefore illegal.

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