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The Scottish branch of the Society was formed following two inaugural meetings, held in May
1997 in Edinburgh and Glasgow. A steering committee was appointed and first met in August
1997. The first full meeting took place on 4 October 1997 at Newbattle Abbey near Edinburgh,
followed by a second meeting at 23 November 1997 at Jurys Glasgow Hotel. The branch is now
firmly established with 84 members and is still attracting new members regularly. Most meetings
comprise a talk by a guest speaker concluding with live music. It is a very friendly branch
and we welcome guests to all our meetings.
Programme for 2010
Meeting time and venue :All meetings will be held at St. Mark’s Unitarian
Church and is just behind the Usher Hall in Castle Terrace, Edinburgh, very near to the multi-story car park, so
parking is no problem. The meetings normally run from 2pm to 5pm on Saturday or Sunday
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Saturday 16 January
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by Iain Farrington
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A performance of Iain Farrington's transcription of the First Symphony. The meeting will start with the Branch AGM.
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Sunday 7 March
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“Elgar Today”
by Conrad Wilson
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21st century attitudes towards Elgar.
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Sunday 23 May
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“Elgar's Part Songs”
by Donald Hunt
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... followed by live music.
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Saturday 19 June
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“Billy Reed”
by Paul Bassett
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... followed by live music.
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Saturday 11 September
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“The Norbury family and Elgar”
by Kevin Allen
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... followed by live music,
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Saturday 20 November
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“Elgar and Christmas”
by Geoffrey Hodgkins
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... followed by live music,
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All visitors welcome to attend any of the above events. For details of membership, venue, or general queries
about the branch, or even to just have a chat about Elgar or the Society, please contact the
Branch Chairman at the above address or number.
For further information, contact :
The chairman or secretary at the address and telephone number given above.
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