Below is the programme for the 2023 event, however this may change in the event of unforeseen circumstances.

 

Friday 3rd February:

 

16:00 - 18:00.     Informal pub session in the Pewter Room of the Fleece Inn for any early arrivals

 

20:00 - late.       Pub sessions in the Pewter Room of the Fleece Inn and the (heated) Barn 

 

Saturday 4th February:

 

 

10.00 - 10:20      Meet and greet, registration in the Fleece Barn

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10:30 - 13:00      Workshops in Church (Absolute Beginners), Barn (Beginners) and Village Hall

                           (Improvers)

 

13:00 - 14:15      Lunch break 

 

14:30 - 17:00      Workshops in Church (Absolute Beginners), Barn (Beginners), and Village Hall

                           (Improvers)

 

17:00 - 18:00      An opportunity to practice tunes, and to try out the instruments on offer from

                           Pete of Acorn Instruments.

                           

19:00 -               Session and further practice in the Barn (1900-2100 - slower pace led by Lester

                          & Helena) and session in the Pewter Room (faster pace led by Nigel & James)

 

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Sunday 5th February:

 

10:00 - 11:00      Workshop in the Barn - "Learn a Tune" - suited to Beginners and Improvers, and

                           Absolute Beginners welcome to have a go!

11:00 - 12:00      Morris dancing from our local side Belle d'Vain who invite you to join the sides'

                            musicians to experience playing for dance.

12:00 - 13:00      Barn available for eating lunch

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ALSO:

 

14:00                  A Sunday afternoon concert in the Barn by the Improvers' tutor, the incredible

                           Tony Hall!!  

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                           Please note this will be a separate ticketed event hosted by the Fleece Inn

                                       and is not part of the Melodeon Playgroup event.

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                           Tickets may be purchased directly from the Fleece Inn website nearer the time.