Bideford Organ Club

We started back in 1968 and, in common with many other Organ Clubs, began life as Bideford 'Hammond' Organ Society. Since September 1999 the venue has been The Robin’s Nest Club, at Bideford Association Football Club, in the Sports Ground, Bideford. Membership has increased and concert attendance by visitors has escalated more than ever before.

Byron Jones at a Bideford concert

One of the club's main features has always been the enthusiasm for promoting participation in live music. The club has a Yamaha EL90 for members to play. Our club meets on the 1st Tuesday of the month for the club nights and the 3rd Tuesday for concerts by top class artists. The club season is from September to April in this format and each other month we hold concerts and other events.

New Home for Concerts and Club Nights

Since 2006 our venue for our concerts and club nights has been at the Bideford Methodist Church Hall, High Street, Bideford, EX39 2AN. Access is from Honestone Street Car Park with level entrance into the hall.

Our Town and North Devon Area

Bideford is a small market town, situated on the banks of the River Torridge. The town has a wonderful history, based mainly around its port and seafaring traditions dating back to before the Spanish Armada. You can find out more about the area by accessing this link http://touruk.co.uk/devon/dev_bide.htm.

Why not pay our club a visit whilst in the neighbourhood. You are assured of a warm welcome and if you are planning a break, take a look at our concert and event programme. You’ll find we have a super line-up of artists for the forthcoming year.

	Venue:	Bideford Methodist Church Hall, High Street Bideford, EX39 2AN.
	Usual meeting day:	1st and 3rd Tuesday in the month at 7.30 pm
	Member's annual subscription:	£14.00
	Member admission to concerts:	Free on Club nights and concerts marked * £2.50 for all other Winter season concerts. Normal admission rates apply to members for Summer concerts and events (£3.50). Concerts where food is included are required to be booked in advance - costs are advised.
	Visitor admission to concerts:	£4.00 for admission to all concerts or ticket price for events as indicated.
	Other regular events and cost of admission:	See listing for details
	Contact:	Mike ... 01237-475914
	Alternative contact:	Tony ... 01237-472137
	Email:	michael.avis@virgin.net ...copy and paste to email

Our concerts for 2008
19th February	David Michael
18th March	Jon Smith
15th April	Michael McAneny
20th May	Matthew Bason
17th June	Paul Carman
26th July	DirkJan Ranzijn & The Longhawn Trio
19th August	Darrell Harvey
16th September	Richard Monks
21st October	Byron Jones & Rosalie Birchmore
18th November	Tony Stace
16th December	Brett Wales

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	PROMOTING LIVE MUSIC ENJOYMENT IN DEVON


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