Thanks Henry P for the info re: Aitken drum and the maypole song. I did recognise the tune but didn't know the history. Fascinating about its history. I work in SEN and there is always this big argument re: age appropriateness and music used with older learners. I always smile inwardly at the history behind so many of our nursery rhymes that were not as innocent as they sound. I like the hundred pipers song and a auty mary childrens rhyme is hilarious and could be a lot of fun to convert in to sign language :-)

Thanks Karen for the acre of land idea and hint to look in to son of morris on. What I am particularly looking for is a tradition of having a bit of singing that would happen as part of the dance. I am looking in to morris dancing as well and shepherds hey and the washing song are two strong contenders.