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Our June Concert
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Our June concert started with Ann Parker playing Tarantella, Under Paris Skies, Romance and My Treasure. John Robinson played whistling Gypsy, Calico Printer's Clerk, Blaydon Races and Burning Bridges. Our next player was Arthur Frankland playing I Watch The Sunrise Leaving Lerwick Harbour, La Ciel, Midnight In Moscow, Ashoken Farewell and Glamour Girl. After the break
Martin Wright made his debut at the club playing Bound For The Rio Grande, Mingulay Boat Song and Sloop John B. Our next player was Patrick Halpin played Boy From Killarn, McAlpines Fusiliers and Stancil Hill. Next Rebecca and David played Plaisr D'Amour before David played Sailors Hornpipe. Bernard Bamber then took to the stage and gave us Una Paloma Blanca, I Do Like To Be Beside The Seaside, E Viva Espanola, O'Bladi O'Blada. It was now Bill Agnews turn to play,
Bill sat on the stage and entertained us with An Awful Lost Of Coffee In Brazil, La Companchero, I Don't Know Why, You Made Me Love You, Lady Is A Tramp, Ain't She Sweet, Sweet She, Alexanders Ragtime Band, Down By The Riverside, Mountains Of Mourne, A Set Of Jigs, Galway Bay, Forty Shades Of Green and Isle Of Innisfree. Our next player was Bernard Belshaw playing Just The Way You Look Tonight, Moonlight Serenade, At Last, Moulin Rouge, La Vie En Rose, If You Love Me, La
Cumbanchero, Stranger In Paradise, Blaze Away, Desifinado, Ave Maria and Let's Face The Music and Dance. There was a great atmosphere at the club and we had enjoyed a wide range of music from our players. Thanks to everyone who entertained us and made the night so enjoyable.
David Batty
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Wyre Club
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The next meeting of the Wyre Club is on Wednesday 23rd July 2014 at The North Euston Hotel on the Esplanade at Fleetwood, FY7 6BN. Further details are on tel. 01253 886109 or 01253 883681.
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Wirral Accordion Club
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This club is on every Tuesday at The Place In The Park, 109 Liscard Road, Wallasey CH44 9AE. The night starts at 7pm. The format of this club is a playaround circle where people sit in a circle and play in order round the circle.
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This Wednesday
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This Wednesday is one of our local players nights. This is
where we all have a great time either playing or supporting the local players. If you play the accordion then please ensure you bring one along and give us a tune. If you don't play then please come along and be an audience for the players. If you are not used to playing at the club then even more reason to bring your accordion along and have a go. You know you want to! Maybe bring along a friend for a great night out. The doors are open at 7.30 for 8pm. If you see someone you don't
normally talk to then please introduce yourself, you might make a new friend
See you there...
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Buskers Music
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Years ago we used to have a group playing session at the end of our local players nights. To bring back the busking session on the local players nights I have been preparing some sheet music of simple tunes that everyone knows, please
ask at the club for a free copy. If you can't read music then don't worry, the tunes are so well known that you will be able to play along with other players. The first sheets are a medley of well known tunes, once players are comfortable at playing these tunes I will print out the next medley of tunes to expand our repertoire. The idea is that you play, practice at home or at the practice nights, or join in with others on the concert nights. I think this will be very popular with many of our
players who will have many tunes in common with other players. Players who are beginners normally find it a good experience to sit amongst the more able players and play what they can, when they can. Ask for your free sheet music at the club and lets make this thing happen.
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Paul Chamberlain New CD
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Paul has just brought out a new CD called Accordion Sensations, the Tracks on the CD are Larghetto affetuoso, Allegro passionate, Tempo di Marcia, Presto giocoso, Sonata in f# minor, Sonata in G major, Asleep, Loving, Fear, Allegro ingenuo, Adagio Tranquillo molto, vivacissimo con spirito, and Le Grand Tango. The CD can be purchased from www.theaccordionist.com for £12
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Preston Guild Hall Sold
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Preston Guild Hall has now been sold to local business man Simon Rigby, Preston Council leader Peter Rankin said
without the sale, the complex would have had to close as it can no longer afford the £1m a year it costs to run. Simon Rigby has promised a new restaurant and hub for start-up businesses and the 20 staff who work at the Guild Hall will continue to be employed by Simon. He has pledged to invest £1m on his initial plans for the venue which also include an improved range of live shows, new banqueting and conference facilities, and a coffee shop. He said the 2,000-capacity building "oozes
potential" and he also wanted to provide community use of the building. And said "We are flexible and we will see to it that nobody with clear budget issues for putting on a community event at the Guild Hall is turned away,"
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See Through Accordion
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Pigini Accordion For Sale
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3 Voice Black Pigini Accordion for sale with hand made reeds. The Accordion has 5 Couplers on each side, The
technical information for the accordion are 3v 8 4 16, 8' 8' 8' Tuned dry folk. The Accordion was bought from Birmingham Accordion Centre in January 2014 and has a 2 year Guarantee. For More information contact Jilly Maddock 01539 724545 or 07746 886795
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Celtic Fest
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CelticFest is a music festival on
Saturday 19th July from 12 - 4 pm to celebrate modern and traditional Scottish and Irish Celtic music, and will be on stage in the town centre, in St John's Square in Blackpool Town Centre, the headline act will be a modern Scottish group (to be announced) and local dance schools will showcase traditional Scottish and Irish Dancing with the main performers featuring modern Celtic music. Come along and release your inner Celt! Fun for all the family. For more information tel: 01253 476204
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Tour De France
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Steve Roxton was perfoming in Reeth in the first start of the Tour De France Race in Yorkshire. Steve was filmed by Sky News and was also spotted and heard singing and playing in background of the Sky News live broadcasts from Reeth. Steve played for 4 hours Entertaining the crowds in Reeth as the cyclist went past on Saturday 5th July. Accordionist Karen Street was also entertaining
Crowds playing in a 1930s Citroen car decorated with Yvette Horners name. Yvetter Horner is a French Accordionist who led the Tour De France Caravan for 11 years from 1952-1963.
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Heritage Weekends
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Every year on four days in September, buildings of every age, style and function throw open their doors. It is a
once-a-year chance to discover architectural treasures and enjoy a wide range of tours, events and activities that bring local history and culture to life. To find out the attractions open you in area visit www.heritageopendays.org.uk
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Melodeon For Sale
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Red Galotta 2 voice melodeon This melodeon was bought new but has never been played apart from to test it. The
right hand is in the key of C Major and has a thumb strap, The left hand is C and Am on a push and G and E on pull. The melodeon is as new. The price: £200 O.N.O Telephone David on 01772 454328 or Email david@accordionclub.co.uk
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Afternoon Variety Show
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Enjoy an afternoon of music, magic and laughter with the Afternoon
Variety Show at King George's Hall, Northgate, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1AA. Ticket price of £4 includes free tea/coffee and biscuits at the interval. The dates for these afternoon shows are 20th August, 17th September and 22nd October. For more information telephone 0844 847 1664
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Fleetwood Scarecrow Festival
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From the 7th-20th July visit Fleetwood's new Scarecrow Festival. Created by the folk of Fleetwood. Scarecrows of all shapes and sizes will be displayed throughout the town centre and surrounding areas for 2 weeks. It's that simple - just take a wander and see what you can find!
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Free Accordion Concert in Newcastle
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Edinburgh based Accordionist Paul Chamberlain is performing in a free
concert In Newcastle, Paul has been playing the Accordion since the age of 11. Paul will perform with Michael Haywood, a multi-instrumentalist who graduated from the folk and traditional music degree course at Newcastle University. Their free concert is at the Lit & Phil, Westgate Road, Newcastle, on July 18 at 1.10pm. You can reserve a place via www.litandphil.org.uk or tel. 0191 232 0192.
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Chester Accordion Club
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The Chester Accordion Club's next meeting is on Tuesday, 29th July 2014. The venue is The Groves Club, Chester Road (A5032), Whitby, Ellesmere Port, Cheshire. For further details, telephone Lynn McCallum on 0151 339 9850.
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Forthcoming Dates
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Our Forthcoming Nights at The Priory Club, Broadfield Drive Leyland 16th July 2014 Local Players 30th July 2014
Practice/Social 6th August 2014 Practice/Social 20th August 2014 Practice/Social 3rd September 2014
Practice/Social 17th September 2014 Guest Artist 1st October 2014 Practice/Social 15th October 2014 Local Players 29th October 2014 Practice/Social 5th November 2014 Practice/Social 19th November 2014 Craig Bradley 3rd December 2014 Practice/Social 17th December 2014 Christmas Do
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