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Bideford Keyboard and Organ Club

Telephone Number :  01237 475914

Email address :  michael.avis@virgin.net

Contact name :  Mike Avis

Venue address : Bideford Methodist Church Hall, High, Bideford, EX39 2AN

About Bideford Keyboard and Organ Club

Our Club History

We started back in 1968 and, in common with many other Organ Clubs, began life as Bideford 'Hammond' Organ Society. Our present venue is Bideford Methodist Church Hall, High Street Bideford EX39 2AN, with entrance from Honestone Street Car Park. For some special events the venue does change so please contact us for details   Following an excellent 40th Birthday Summer Spectacular in 2008 complete with a Buffet Tea, at Grenville College Hall, membership has escalated and concert attendance by visitors has escalated more than ever before and great news is that we are staging a similar event this year. What is very sad is that we will be the last users of this superb hall. We hope to be able to find another venue for next year, but they are very scarce in the Bideford area.

Summer Spectacular 2009 - Sunday 26th July - Chris Powell & Tim Flint - Concerts at 2.00 and 7.00 p.m. (Different programme each concert)

Following last years great success this Summer Special is with Tim Flint and Chris Powell and again another great tea to enjoy as well. As before we welcome visitors from other clubs and the general public as well. . Our artists will be both playing in the afternoon and evening and providing us with some duets as well. Book the date in your diary and don't forget to contact us for the combined ticket including our famous Devon Tea.

Prices for Guests are £4.00 per concert or £10.00 including the Tea ticket as well. If guests wish to come to either concert and have the te then the cost will be £6.50 inclusive. Tea will be at 5 p.m.. PLEASE - book as early as possible or by 19th July. Cheques may be sent to Mike Avis but must be made payable to Bideford Keyboard & Organ Club. Contact Mike for address to send for your tickets. Response is already good so book early to be sure of the Tea. Club members please note your prices are £3.50 per concert or £8.00 combined ticket.

Please note for those who have been before Grenville College has now become Kingsley School following a merger with Edgehill College. It will be the last chance to use this venue and unless we can find a new facility to match this we may not be able to run our now famous Summer Spectaculars.

Club Nights

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 and we have members who bring along Keyboards and Accordian as well. 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. If you like to entertain or be entertained in a friendly informal atmosphere come along and join in. 

New Club President

For the celebrations marking the actual 40th birthday of the Club we held a great evening featuring firm favourites of our Club, Byron Jones the Welsh Wizard was installed as our Club President a position we have never offered before. The evening was a great success with another favourite from the clubs past, Rosalie Birchmore joining with Byron to provide a wonderful evenings entertainment on organ and piano. Thanks must also be attributed to our club helpers who as always with these spectaular events laid on a super spread and everyone enjoyed a piece of our birthday cake baked and iced by two members.  Our latest photo additions show our celebrations.   

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.

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.

The club usually meets on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month at 7.30pm

Subscription: £14.00

Members admission:  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 (£4.00). Concerts where food is included are required to be booked in advance - costs are advised.

Visitors admission: £4.00

Our Venue

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