Tavistock Hosts 10th Annual Pudsey Day of Morris to Raise Money for Children's Charities

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Morris dancers from across the South West will gather in Tavistock town centre for the tenth annual Pudsey Day of Morris on November 15. Hosted by Dartmoor Border Morris, the event aims to raise money for children's charities, with over £14,000 collected in the past decade. The high-energy spectacle will feature dramatic dressing and folk music, with guest of honour Pudsey Bear, a human-scale version of the beloved children's character, making appearances and encouraging donations.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Pudsey Day of Morris is a mass morris dance charity festival hosted by Dartmoor Border Morris, taking place in Tavistock town centre on November 15.
  • The event aims to raise money for children's charities, with a target of breaking last year's record of £2,840 in one day.
  • Over 200 morris dancers from across the South West will participate in the event, which features dramatically dressed dancers and musicians performing to folk music.
  • Guest of honour Pudsey Bear, a human-scale version of the children's character, will make appearances and encourage donations.
  • The BBC Children in Need appeal is being supported by the event, with a fundraising theme of "Challenge Yourself to 25!" encouraging people to complete 25km or 25 acts of kindness.

Statistics:

  • The Pudsey Day of Morris has collected over £14,000 for children's charities in the past decade.
  • Last year's event raised £2,840 in one day, with a goal to break this record this year.
  • The event features over 200 morris dancers from across the South West.
  • The Pudsey Bear is a human-scale version of the beloved children's character.
  • The BBC Children in Need TV show will be broadcast on November 14, preceding the Pudsey Day of Morris event.

Sources:

  • "Pudsey Bear to visit Tavistock for charity event" by Tavistock Today (https://www.tavistock-today.co.uk/news/pet-owners-urged-to-keep-pets-safe-during-fireworks-846669)
  • "Morris dancers to raise money for charity in Tavistock" by Tavistock Today (https://www.tavistock-today.co.uk/news/volunteer-rescuers-quiz-fundraiser-846291)
  • "BBC Children in Need Challenge Yourself to 25!" by BBC (https://www.bbc.co.uk/childreninneed/challengeyourself)
  • Dartmoor Border Morris website: www.dartmoorbordermorris.com