Dead Horse Morris Men, who will perform their Mince Pie tour around Whitstable on Boxing Day, are dancing into 2011 to celebrate their 25th anniversary.

The group's bagman, Emma Standen, says they are continuing to grow, with currently more than 30 members making up the traditional Morris men 'side' plus a newer ladies' team called the Broomdashers.

"Keep your eye out for us, as we plan to celebrate our 25th anniversary with many fun and interesting events," said Emma. "We are currently in our practice season and anyone who is interested in dancing or being part of our happy band of musicians is welcome to come along."

Practices are on Mondays from 7pm at the British Legion in Oxford Street. See the Dead Horse website for more informatiion about the group's history, a list of gigs, and to learn a bit more about morris dancing.

Dead Horse dance in a regional style which they say leans more towards hobnail boots and hefty sticks rather than bells and hankies.

For times and venues on the Boxing Day tour, click here . If you're unfortunately(!) out of Whitstable then, you can catch the morris dancers instead on Plough Monday, 10th January, at (appropriately) the Plough Innn in Swalecliffe at 7.30pm.

Any enquiries can be emailed to flogging@deadhorse.org.uk