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The J25 Concertina Band of ten WCCP players directed and conducted by Claire Wren, performed at a charity concert held in Broadway Village Hall, near Illminster on the 10th April 2011. The hour and a half concert was given in aid of the nearby ancient Church of St Aldhelm and St Eadburga, which dates from the 13th century, and which has been designated by English Heritage as a grade I listed building.

The concert was opened with a performance given by the Isle Abbotts Village Singers followed by the J25 Concertina Band and then the Meeting Voices Community Choir.

The J25 band played five pieces commencing with a fine performance of 'Jamie's Patrol' and ending with 'A Yellow Audi in Somerset' bowling along at something close to the speed limit.

It was a successful concert given to a full house on a warm sunny day and ending with a splendid tea of home-made savouries and cakes.

You can see some photos from Broadway Hall in the WCCP Galleries.

Ruishton Band Play Out at Tivvy Fest

On Saturday 7th May, some of the Ruishton Band Players met with members of Ruth Harry’s Jammers in Tiverton for a short warm up session and then set off to Tiverton Market.

Despite heavy showers during the morning, the weather was once again kind to us and we spent a happy two hours playing music together. After a cuppa and a bite to eat, we spent the rest of the afternoon working on some new tunes and hope to give Harry Scurfield’s arrangement of ‘Wish I could Shimmy Like My Sister Kate’ soon! .

You can see some photos from TivvyFest in the WCCP Galleries.

Folk Trail 2011

Pennymoor Singaround are undertaking a musical walk from Lands End to John A'Groats starting in April and finishing in June. The aim is a ‘snapshot’ of Folk activity en route in England and Scotland in 2011 and the recordings that are taken will be offered to Cecil Sharp House and the British Museum. If you would like to join in part of the walk or an evening or two of music, full details can be seen here for a map of dates and venues click here

Bampton Fair Thursday 28th October 2010

Ruishton Band Members and guests from Ruth Harry’s Jammers had a fabulous day out at Bampton. The weather was kind to us – it didn’t rain and it wasn’t too cold so we started early and finished late! Thanks to all who participated to make this event happen.

Some of us joined the opening musical street procession with Bampton Players which went from the War Memorial down to the Bridge and then we went to Castle Care Home to entertain the residents for an hour or so. Our familiar old tunes were well received, along with our new repertoire which includes singing and playing songs such as Molly Malone and You Are My Sunshine.

From there we had a quick coffee and played in the Entertainment Tent where we were joined by a new Anglo player who is a potential new member to the club. We took a couple of hours off to have lunch, ‘do our own thing’ and look around the Street Fair before re-assembling at the Entertainment Tent once again for another very enjoyable half hour of music making.

To complete the day, we went to Blackberries Restaurant where Doreen and Paul provided an excellent Cream Tea which inspired us to play together for another hour and a half!! We were joined by a number of other musicians who happened to have their instruments with them, so by six o’clock we had started a small session! A good day was had by all and now we need to get ready for next year’s All the Fun of the Fair!

You can see some photos from Bampton 2010 in the WCCP Galleries.

Sidmouth 2010

Sidmouth 2010 was different from recent years insofar as WCCP was not included in the Festival programme.

Fact is that it was another hugely enjoyable week!! Many thanks to Paul & Sally who ran the band sessions, to Georgie for running an Anglo beginners workshop, the ladies who provided refreshments, to Vernon “at the receipt of custom” , to Colin helping to set up, and to John for hovering to welcome folk.

Facilities were enhanced by the new building at the church, enabling Sally’s workshop to be in the church foyer, plus Georgie’s group in the Library. The dry weather allowed the Reception desk to be outside the library. In the event of wet weather it would need to be in the new foyer. This would be allowed provided a clear fire escape route is maintained.

The week was encouraging from publicity aspect, in that a number of new members were signed up, and much interest was shown in forthcoming October Kilve. “Drop-ins” asked to be put in touch with WCCP members in their area, and Membership secretary thought this would be possible.

We plan to run a similar event next year, so encourage everyone to come along and have some fun!

You can see some photos from Sidmouth 2010 in the WCCP Galleries.

Kilve Residential Weekend March 2010

Another successful residential weekend was held at Kilve in March 2010. Click here for comments by some of the attendees.

You can see some photos from the weekend in the WCCP Galleries.

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