Kettle Bridge Concertinas
Concertina group based in Maidstone, Kent, UK
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Christmas has officially started
Out first public Christmas performance was at Millbrook Garden Centre for their Charity Festive Evening which was raising money for the Guide Dogs For The Blind association.
We entertained the shoppers and staff with our usual mix of Christmas carols and other festive tunes. There was plenty else for the customers to enjoy including games to play and stroking the trainee guide dog puppies who had dropped in for the event. And, of course, there was a great choice of Christmas presents and decorations on sale.
This was a great evening for everyone involved and was all in a good cause. Click here to see a full report with pictures. Merry Christmas, everyone!
You have to start somewhere
One of the main reasons that Kettle Bridge Concertinas was formed was to encourage new players to take up the concertina. Well, I am pleased to report that we currently have a very enthusiastic set of beginners who are starting to appreciate the joys of playing our favourite instrument.
Our learners have a great variety of previous musical experience ranging from accomplished musicians who want to try a new instrument to those who could not read music at all but fancy a new challenge. Our beginners groups cater for all levels of experience and ability, and teach all the necessary technical skills to get to grips with a concertina.
The sessions are always great fun and a good way to meet new people while developing a new skill. So if you fancy giving it a go, just visit our Contact Page and drop us an email. We would love to hear from you.
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Thu 13th December 2018
Fairby Grange Concert
We will be performing our seasonal repertoire at Fairby Grange Care Home, Ash Road, Hartley, DA3 8ER. The concert starts at 10:00am.
Sun 20th January 2019
Christmas and New Year Celebration
After a relaxed practice session at the WI Hall, we will be off to The Horseshoes in East Farleigh for our annual celebratory lunch.
Fri 8th to Sun 10th March 2019
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 intermediate and more advanced players.
Sat 11th May 2019
ICA AGM
We are very pleased to be hosting the International Concertina Association AGM. More details will be made available nearer the time.
Sun 9th June 2019
SqueezEast
The SqueezEast Concertina Band Day will be hosted in the magnificent ballroom at Stamford Arts Centre, Lincolnshire. Visit their website for all the latest information.
Fri 11th to Sun 13th October 2019
WCCP Autumn Workshop
The West Country Concertina Players Autumn Workshop is at Quantock Lodge, Over Stowey, Somerset. This is suited to players of a range of abilities from absolute beginners to those who have reached an intermediate level.
Sat 2nd November 2019
Workshop with Alex Wade
The well-known English concertina player and teacher Alex Wade will be holding an all-day workshop for our members. This will be a great opportunity for us to learn from one of the leading experts in the concertina world.