Kettle Bridge Concertinas
Concertina group based in Maidstone, Kent, UK
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That Time of Year Again
Halloween has come and gone so it must be time to start preparing for Christmas!
As usual, Kettle Bridge Concertinas is in great demand for seasonal concerts and singalongs. Have a look at the Diary to see where we will be performing.
🎅 Merry Christmas! 🎄
Let’s be honest, music theory can be a bit dry but if you are interested in understanding more about scales and keys, there is a very informative video available on YouTube all about the Circle of Fifths.
The Concertina Tinker
Dave Elliott is an associate member of Kettle Bridge Concertinas and a thoroughly useful chap to know. He is an experienced repairer and restorer of traditionally constructed concertinas of all types — large bass through to piccolo — as well as miniature instruments, and all fingering systems.
He is very happy to provide individual advice, event clinics, or group workshops and is the author of 'The Concertina Maintenance Manual'.
For more information, visit his website at http://concertina-repair.org.uk/.
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Next beginners’ practice date in the Hall is To Be Arranged
Next advanced players’ practice date is Thu 27th Nov 2025
Diary
Tue 2nd December 2025
Crossroads Care
We will be providing a festive singalong for Crossroads Care at Reculver Road, Herne Bay, during the afternoon.
Wed 3rd December 2025
Loose Valley Care Home
A small group of us will be playing for the residents of the Loose Valley Care Home, starting at 2pm.
Fri 5th December 2025
Church of St. John the Baptist, Harrietsham
We will be playing a selection of festive music in the evening at the Church of St. John the Baptist, Harrietsham.
More details will be available nearer the time.
Image by John Salmon / St John the Baptist, Harrietsham, Kent / CC BY-SA 2.0
Tue 9th December 2025
St. Luke’s Church
We will be returning to St. Luke’s Church in Foley Street, Maidstone to play a medley of Christmas music for their morning group.
Wed 10th December 2025
Busking at Maidstone Museum
We are planning on having a Christmas busking session at Maidstone Museum.
More details will be available nearer the time.
Sat 14th February 2026
World Concertina Day
We will be marking World Concertina Day by busking at Maidstone Museum
More details will be available nearer the time.
Fri 20th to Sun 22nd March 2026
WCCP Spring Workshop
The West Country Concertina Players Spring Workshop is at Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset, TA4 4BD. This is aimed at competent and more advanced players.
More details will be available nearer the time.
Fri 15th to Sun 17th May 2026
Swaledale Squeeze
"A convivial weekend of concertina playing in the picturesque setting of the Yorkshire Dales."
The Swaledale Squeeze weekend workshop will be held, as usual, at Grinton Lodge Youth Hostel near Reeth, Richmond, North Yorkshire.
More details will be available nearer the time.
Fri 10th to Sun 12th July 2026
Banding Together
J25 Concertina Band are holding their annual workshop at Halsway Manor, Halsway Lane, near Crowcombe, Somerset, TA4 4BD. It is aimed at advanced and fluent players who enjoy band playing.
More details will be available nearer the time.