Berkshire Maestros (Youth Orchestra)
Instruments: classical guitar
Contact: Colin Arenstein on 0795 737 1984 or
Email:colinarenstein@berkshiremaestros.org.uk

Birmingham BMG Orchestra
Instruments:All fretted
Contact; Mrs D Cusick, 10 Wynyates, Sageside
Tamworth, Staffs, B79 7UP
Tel:01827 50003
Venue: Moseley Methodist Church, Moseley Rd
Birmingham
Every Wednesday 8pm-10pm

Bristol Fingers and Frets

Instruments: All fretted plus percussion, reed, concertina, accordion etc
Contact: email Sandra Woodruff on sandra.woodruff@virgin.net
Venue: Warmley Community Centre, Deanery Road , Warmley, Bristol
Time: Weekly on Monday evenings 8.00 p.m
Web Site: www.fingersandfrets.org.uk

Bristol Mandolin Ensemble

Instruments: Mandolins
Contact: David Griffiths 0117 9423310
Venue: Horfield Methodist Church, Churchways Avenue, Horfield, Bristol
Time: Fortnightly,10.00 - 12.00 a.m Saturdays during term time
Website: www.mandolinexpress.co.uk

Da Capo Alba.

Instruments: Mandolins and Guitars
Contact: Barbara Pommerenke-Steel on 01698 457518
Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre
Time: Wednesdays 7pm
Website: www.mandolinscotland.org

Cheshire Frets.
Instruments: All fretted
Contact: Brian Jacklin on 01207 584089
Venue: The Pink Church, Hasall Green, Sandbach, Cheshire
Time: Telephone the contact person for information.

Chingford BANJO CLUB/WORKSHOP.
Instruments: All banjo
Contact: David Price on dvprice@tiscali.co.uk
Venue: The Church Hall, Buxton Road, Chingford
Time: Every Monday evening from 7.30-9.30
Website: www.jazzbanduk.com

Digswell Band
Instruments: All banjos
Contact: Lesley Archer on 020 8531 6200
Venue: Nevin Drive School, Chingford
Time: Monday evenings 7.30-9.30

Edinburgh Mandolin & Guitar Orchestra
Instruments: Mandolin, Mandola and Guitar. Would welcome mandocello and bass
Contact: Nigel Gatherer on 01764 656347 or 0771 5064061
Venue: Boroughmuir School, Viewforth, Edinburgh
Time: Thursday evening 7 - 9pm - please telephone to check before attending

The Fretful Federation

Instruments: Mandolin and Guitar
Contact: Joe Wilkinson
Venue: St. George’s Church, Kemptown, Brighton
Time: Tuesdays 7.30-9.30pm
Web Site: www.fretful-federation.co.uk

If your orchestra is missing from this list, or to update information and you are BMG members please email us with your details.

Hatfield B.M.G Club
Instruments: All fretted
Contact: Jennifer and Peter Kelly on 01438 798327
Venue: “Acorn Suite”, Campus West, Welwyn Garden City
Time: Thursdays 7.30-9.30pm

HAGO
Hampshire Area GuitarOrchestra

Instruments: all guitar range
Contact: Derek Hasted on 023 9247 9200
Venue: Lovedean Village Hall (see website for map)
Time: Fortnightly on Thursdays
Website: www.hago.org.uk/

Leigh-on-Sea BMG Orchestra
Instruments: all fretted
Contact: Rose and Jim Porter on 01268 785969
Venue: United Reform Church, Kings Road, Westcliffe
Time: Fortnightly on Wednesday at 8pm

Lewisham BMG Orchestra
Instruments: All fretted
Contact: Janet Ambrose on 020 8778 4309
Venue: St. George's Church Hall,Albemarle Road, Beckenham (2 mins from Beckenham Junction Station)
Time: Mondays from 7.30 to 9.30

Mango Orchestra
Lanarkshire Mandolin and Guitar Youth Orchestra
Instruments: Mandolins and Guitars
Contact: Barbara Pommerenke-Steel on 01698 457518
Venue: East Kilbride Arts Centre
Time: Wednesdays 7pm
Website: www.mandolinscotland.org

Midlands Fretted Orchestra

Instruments: All fretted and all levels of ability
Contact: Danielle Saxon Reeves on 01384 893987
Venue: St. Mary’s Church Hall, St. Mary’s Road, Bearwood, Smethwich, West Midlands
Time: Fortnightly on Thursdays 7.25-9pm
Website: www.m-f-o.co.uk

Moonlight Mandolins.

Instruments: Mandolin and guitar
Contact: Hugh Boyde on 01223 235970 or email
hugh.boyde@ntlworld.com
Venue: Histon Baptist Church just north of Cambridge,
Time: 8 Thursday evenings a year

North London Mandolin & Guitar Club
Instruments: Mandolin and guitar
Contact: Richard Cranston on 020 8882 5188
Venue: TheBeaumontNursing Home,Southgate
Time: Monthly on Wednesday at7.15pm

Waltham Cross Ensemble
Instruments: mandolin and guitar
Contact: Jean Merle on 01992 626058
Venue: in members’ houses
Time: fortnightly on Monday evenings.

Waltham Forest Junior Plectrum Guitar Orchestra
Instruments: plectrum guitar
Contact: Michael Crane on 020 8923 1160

Watford Plectra Orchestra
Instruments: All fretted
Contact: Catherine Cox on 01923 251491 or E-mail: cathy@cox555.fsnet.co.uk
Venue: Bushey & Oxhey Methodist Church Hall, King Edward Road, Bushey
Time: Friday evening, weekly 7.30 – 10.15

Wirral Mandoliers
Instruments: Mandolin, Mandola and Guitar
Contact: Joyce Richards 0151 6384119
Venue: The Place in the Park, Central Park, Wallasey, Wirral
Time: Thursday evening, weekly 7.30pm - please telephone to check before attending