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Patron - PETER HAYWARD


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The club began in the mid 1970's as THE BRIDPORT ORGAN SOCIETY.  It's aim was not to provide a venue for regular organ concerts, but more for a gathering of like-minded people to chat and mix socially.
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Church organists and music teachers provided musical interludes, sometimes a teacher would bring along an up and coming young pupil to play, either solo or duet.  The audience was usually around twenty people, sometimes much less, often depending on the weather.

Eventually a very basic committee was formed with a simple constitution.  It was some time later that a national organist would be booked for two concerts during the year.  This became a 'Big Night Out' and drew an increased audience!

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Bridport audience enjoying a performance evening

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Some of the earliest organists were Trevor Bolshaw, Eileen Thorpe, Anita Gay, Lloyd Lewis and Tim Flint.  In the 1980's a committee was set up to take care of the duties, publicity, stage settings, printing.  A constitution for all members and a much-improved sound system was an accepted part of the BRIDPORT ELECTRONIC ORGAN CLUB

The club is thriving these days with membership of around 150, and growing.  Twelve concerts a year with all top rate organists.  

So, if you are visiting this beautiful Jurassic coastal area, come along to one of our concerts and have a great evening's entertainment - we'll even throw in coffee and biscuits!  

We look forward to seeing you at a future date - you will be sure of a warm welcome.

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Brett Wales at Bridport

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VENUE

The United Church Hall, East Street, Bridport, Dorset

USUAL MEETING DAY

First Thursday of the month at 7.30 pm (doors open 7.00 pm)

MEMBERSHIP

£4.00 per annum

COST OF ADMISSION - Members

£4.00

Club Social evenings - £1.00

COST OF ADMISSION - Visitors

£5.00

CONTACT

Brian ... 01308-421788

Neil ... 01297 20861

 


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Our concerts for 2008
3rd January David Last
7th February Sarah Foley
6th March Claire Greig
3rd April Penny Weedon
1st May David Lingwood
5th June Paul Roberts
3rd July Chris Stanbury
7th August Jean Martyn
4th September Elizabeth Harrison
2nd October Nicholas Martin
6th November Paul McCulloch
4th December Richard Monks

 


MONDAY SOCIAL EVENINGS

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16th April

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