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Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club

Telephone Number :  01773 827204   or   08454 294663 (ENQUIRES)

Email address :  belperorganclub@aol.com

Website :  www.belperorganclub.co.uk

Contact name :  NIGEL DAWES

Venue address : The Congregational Church, Green Lane, Belper, DE56 1DB

About Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club

BELPER began in the 13th century as a small settlement called Beaurepaire (beautiful retreat) in a Royal Forest. Today it is a large town recently awarded World Heritage Status for it’s East Mill Visitors Centre. It is also home to the small but thriving Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club.

The Club was formed in 1987 by three people sharing a common interest in organ music.In the early days the Club held it's meetings in various local public houses. The founder of the Club, a local businessman David Parkin, would take along his own Elka portable for members to play.The Club became more popular locally, and members using their own instruments began to give charity concerts, raising vast sums of money for local and national charities.

 It was during one such concert we came across our Social Night meeting venue and Belper's oldest building, St.John's Chapel (1250 AD),St Johns Road, Belper- now known as The Belper Heritage Centre.Over the years various fund raising events have enabled us to purchase a Yamaha EL70 for members' use. Other members also bring their own keyboards to our social nights.These are held fortnightly from 7pm to 10pm.The cost is £1 inc refreshments. (See diary for dates)

On the 3rd Saturday of each month at 7.30pm we present professional concerts, with the top names of the Organ & Keyboard world.These concerts take place at our other larger venue in town, The Congregational Church,Green Lane, Belper. Thanks to a dedicated team the church is transformed into a mini theatre with curtains, lighting, video projection and seating for 120 people.

Please visit www.youtube.com/user/HaywardMusic to find videos of Peter Hayward in concert for us on the Orla Roma Organ.

Due to increased cost's, from July 2010 The charge for concerts will be £5.00 for members and £7.00 for non-members, including refreshments.This can vary according to the visiting artiste or special event. Accompanied children are admitted free.

The support we receive enables us to present the very best in organ and keyboard entertainment. The members and supporters of our club delight in coach outings to other organ venues of interest and Festival Holidays.

Many people have the idea that organ music is all about being in church. Ok we are in a church building, which is used on a daily basis for numerous activities. The Address is The Congregational Church but when you experience one of our concerts you are transported away to a relaxed atmosphere of popular music created individually by our visiting artistes.

Whilst the original Church Pipe & Theatre Organs can be brilliantly replicated by todays versatile electronic instruments,we are regularly treated to the sounds of Full Orchestras, Big Bands,Woodwind, Brass Bands,Guitars,Piano and modern sounds to name just a few. Every month we aim to provide a different type of instrument and playing style for your entertainment.

A warm welcome always awaits you at Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club where our main objective is to promote the world of Electronic Organ & Keyboard  music in a friendly atmosphere and encourage future generations into the wonderful world of organ & keyboard music.

Subscription: £5.00 per year. Membership of the club allows you reduced admission at other organ clubs in the Derbyshire / Nottinghamshire area.

Further Details are available from: Brian on 01773 824609 - Len on 01332 513075 - Trevor on 01773 822457 -

 

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Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club's Photo Gallery

Brian Hazelby Chats to the Audience Jean Martyn in full swing Our President Tim Flint chats to his audience Ian House Our Social Venue Belper Heritage Centre Our Concert Venue The Congregational Church Stage from the control tower Joanne Naulls & Her KEY B organ Welsh Wizard Byron Jones Mark Thompson on stage

Belper & District Organ & Keyboard Club's Concert Diary

2010
July 29thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

August 12thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

August 21stNicholas Martin (more details)

Playing The Technics Organ

August 26thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

September 9thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

September 18thTim Flint (more details)

Playing The Roland Organ

September 23rdSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

October 7thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

October 16thRobert Wolfe (more details)

Admission will be by Tickets available Aug 2010

October 21stSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

November 4thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

November 18thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

November 20thTony Stace (more details)

Playing The Yamaha Organ

December 2ndSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm -10pm

December 16thSocial Night (more details)

at St Johns Heritage Centre 7pm - 10pm

December 18thMatthew Bason (more details)

Playing The Orla Organ

2011
January 6thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

January 15thPaul Carman
January 20thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

February 3rdSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm 10pm

February 17thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm -10pm

February 19thMichael Wooldridge
March 3rdSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm -10pm

March 17thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

March 19thElizabeth Harrison
March 31stSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm -10pm

April 14thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

April 16thDavid Harrild
April 28thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

May 12thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

May 21stPeter Hayward
May 26thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

June 9thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

June 18thPhil Brown
June 23rdSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

July 7thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

July 16thKevin Morgan
July 21stSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm -10pm

August 4thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

August 18thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

August 20thMark Thompson
September 1stSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

September 15thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm -10pm

September 17thIan House
September 29thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

October 13thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm -10pm

October 15thJanet Dowsett
October 27thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

November 10thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

November 19thDavid Thomas
November 24thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

December 8thSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm-10pm

December 17thRobert Davies (more details)

CHRISTMAS SHOW

December 22ndSocial Night (more details)

St Johns 7pm -10pm