Whitstable Jack-in-the-Green May Day Celebrations… 2027 will be the 52nd, yes, thats right, the 52nd celebration that the fabulus Dixie Lee has been running! Of course we couldn't do this without the Whitstable, Herne Bay and Canterbury Lions and Event Volunteers of Swale , who have been the bes of partners over the years. We so happy to be planning for 2027! 

If you would like to be a volunteer on the day and/or to support the fundraising ceilidhs (social dances) during the year - please do get in touch with me! 

Just message Kerry on 07703 639 720

If you are a lone morris dancer, wiht no team that day, you're very welcome to join as part of Whitstable May Day Morris!

Here's what usually happens!

Whitstable Jack-in-the-Green May Day Celebrations on the first Monday bank holiday in May. Dancing starts at the Library 10am… with the procession through the town. The Jack-in-the-Green, with his band of musicians, Maid Marian, Robin Hood, Jim the Hooden Horse, the Herd of Hooden Horses, Captain Sam the Whitstable giant and Boris the Bear all come out and joins the procession at 1pm in Harbour Street dance up to the harbour, where Whitstable’s Samba Pelo Mar are playing from midday… then the procession will dance up to the Castle to sing the Whitstable May Day song at 2pm, with festivities continuing at the Castle by the fabulous Whitstable, Herne Bay & Canterbury Lions Club (stalls, Maypole Dancing workshop and entertainment all day!). Along with Whitstable May Day Morris, there will be Whitstable’s Deahorse Morris and Broomdashers, with their Jack too, with other local morris sides, Tankerton Dance Academy and CreekSide Cloggers will all be performing and joining in too!!

Keep an eye out on Jack's facebook page and website for more information!

https://www.facebook.com/whitstablejack

http://whitstablejack.co.uk/

The Whitstable Jack-in-the-Green procession is one the oldest in the country, having been revived in 1976 by Duke’s Folk, the Whitstable Folk Club. For most of its life since the revival, the procession has been organised by Dixie Lee and Oyster Morris and in conjunction with the Whitstable and Herne Bay Lions Club. Sadly, Oyster decided to hang up their hankies at the end of the dancing season in 2019. Dixie and a team are cracking on with organising the logistics of the procession – so that just leaves the fun bit - the dancing! We really hope you can join us and be part of this amazing tradition!!

Dance!

• Kerry offers workshops, classes and private lessons in a range of dance styles, including regular classes in Kent and Hertfordshire

• For professional development, Kerry teaches teachers and dance artists, and can help create resources alongside projects

• Kerry loves the chance to collaborate in community projects and create bespoke choreography for stage and screen