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Generously sponsored by Acorn Instruments.
Melodeon Playgroup
3rd-5th February 2023
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
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)
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
ALSO:
14:00 A Sunday afternoon concert in the Barn by the Improvers' tutor, the incredible
Tony Hall!!
Please note this will be a separate ticketed event hosted by the Fleece Inn
and is not part of the Melodeon Playgroup event.
Tickets may be purchased directly from the Fleece Inn website nearer the time.
2023 Programme
Friday evening informal session in the
Pewter Room