BRITISH INSTITUTE OF ORGAN STUDIES

DAY CONFERENCE IN NORTH WILTSHIRE

on

SATURDAY 3 JULY 2010

(own or shared cars essential)

Programme

11.00:  Registration and Coffee at Bowood House  (access from the A4 via Derry Hill village)

11.30:  Introduction and demonstration of the Collins/Trost (2002) organ in the Chapel by Christopher Kent and  Michael Whytock.

12.30:  Drive to Bremhill (3 miles) bring your own packed lunch and use the facilities in the Village Hall or eat at The Dumb Post Inn.

2.00:   Visit St. Martin’s Church,  Bremhill,  introduction of demonstration of the large organ by  William Allen ca. 1810 (ex-Addlestone, Surrey) newly overhauled and restored by Peter Bumstead.

3.30:   Arrive at Chippenham Parish Church to see the Brice Seede  case (1752) provided that it is visible following its present shrouding after damage to the instrument by snow melt water.  

Alternatively, if repairs have not progressed a visit to a significant organ by Hunter (ca. 1900) at St. James’s Church,  Draycot Cerne,  for which Sir Walter Alcock was the consultant.

BOOKING FORM

Please fill out a separate form for each person.

I would like to attend the one day conference in North Wiltshire on 3rd July 2010 and enclose a cheque for £15 payable to ‘BIOS’

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Note:  Acknowledgements will be sent by e-mail.  If you do not have an e-mail address, and require an acknowledgement, please send a SAE with your booking form.

 

Please return this booking form (or a photocopy) to:

 

Melvin Hughes

BIOS Meetings

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10 Ridgegate Close

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Surrey

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Tel: 01737 241355  

 

e-mail:  biosmeetings@hotmail.co.uk