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Kettle Bridge Concertinas

Concertina group based in Maidstone, Kent, UK

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Practices & Performances Cancelled

Due to the current restrictions imposed because of the COVID-19 virus, until further notice all Kettle Bridge Concertinas practice sessions and performances have been cancelled.

However, thanks to the wonder of Zoom, we are managing to keep in touch with each other.

Zoom session

One of our Zoom get-togethers

We have two regular sessions —

  • Alternate Sundays at 11:00am. An informal chat for members. No playing is involved!
  • Every Monday at 3:00pm. A playing session led by Sue. This is aimed at beginners but all are welcome.
If you are interested in joining in with either of these, just get in touch with our secretary via our Contact Page.

The Concertina Tinker

Picture of Dave Elliott 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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We always welcome people getting in touch with us, whether to find out more about us, learning the concertina or pretty much anything!

Diary

WARNING — All events are subject to postponement or cancellation due to COVID‑19 restrictions.

Fri 16th to Sun 18th July 2021

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. This year's guest conductor is Stuart Bower.

Please note that the new J25 website is currently under construction. In the meantime, please visit their Facebook page for the latest news.

Fri 1st to Sun 3rd October 2021

WCCP Autumn Workshop

A date for your diary. More details will be available nearer the time.

Sun 12th June 2022

SqueezEast

The SqueezEast Concertina Band Day has been provisionally booked for 12th June in the magnificent ballroom at Stamford Arts Centre, Lincolnshire. Visit their website for all the latest information.