Morris dancers banned for being too dangerous

Morris dancers have been banned from practising because of health and safety fears.

For decades members of Sompting Village Morris have indulged in the ancient art of traditional English folk dancing without incurring anything more than a mild hangover.

But now postal bosses have thrown them out of the social club they have used to practice for more than 30 years after claiming they could be a danger.



The move has enraged the morris dancers who have branded Royal Mail "first class twits".

Roger Vincent, a spokesman for the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents added: "I don't see how morris men could injure themselves.

"My mate did it once and other than tripping over their sticks I can't see it happening."