| Status: | Active, open to new members |
| Convenor: | |
| When: | Twice-monthly on Wednesday mornings 10:30 am-12:30 pm No sessions in August |
| Venue: | Quakers Meeting House Beccles |
| Cost: | £3 |
Support Group: 4
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Folk Band
When we meet: 1st and 3rd Wednesday morning each month. Time: 10.30 - 12.00.
We have stopped meeting for the Summer. We will restart in September. No sessions in August.
Autumn Dates: 2nd & 16th September, 7th & 21st October, 4th & 18th November, 2nd & 16th December 2026.
FREE TASTER on Wednesday September 30th 2026. We look forward to welcoming you.
Where: Beccles Quaker Meeting House.
Playing a musical instrument is a great way to have fun, make new friends.
So, if you play, or used to play an instrument, why not come and join in. The more, the merrier.
No need to have had any experience of playing traditional folk tunes before. We use sheet music but it's fine to play by ear.
We welcome stringed, woodwind, strummers , box and percussion instruments (no brass).
We're an easy-going and friendly group. We play music altogether as a band.
Music: All tunes are written in D or G major and include guitar chords. Some have harmony parts. Sheet music is available.
Instruments: Any instrument is welcome, except brass. Hand percussion and drums would be welcome.
Experience: We're a mix of beginner, rusty and experienced players.
If you don't play an instrument, why not learn to play a penny whistle. A whistle is similar to a descant recorder in pitch but it is easier to play. Less notes and less holes. If you are interested, please get in touch.
Group History: The Folk Band started in October 2025.
A small off-shoot whistle group started in May 2026. This group aims to support folk band members who are learning to play a penny whistle and/or would like to read and play from sheet music more confidently.
