AMBC Meetings
The 'classroom' at The Old School set up for a show and tell session
The Chanctonbury Ring, named by founder John Mansfield after an ancient hill feature that could be seen from this house, is not what you will find in Wikipedia, but the name given to the circle of people who regularly met at Ted Brown's 'Museum' to share information and enjoy lively discussion.
Unfortunately it is not possible to hold meetings at The Old School at the moment, but meetings are being held, for the time being, at the Coultershaw Heritage Centre, Nr Petworth.
It is hoped to hold meeting at the Old School again in 2026.
It is hoped to hold meeting at the Old School again in 2026.
2025 Dates
Sunday 23rd March - Committee Meeting followed by Show & Tell
Sunday 23rd March - Committee Meeting followed by Show & Tell
The entire Committee met at Coultershaw Heritage Centre, Nr Petworth.
Item discussed were:
A more detailed report will fee published in Mechanical Music World Issue 40
Item discussed were:
- Treasurer's Report
- Relations with UK sister societies
- Replacement Editor(s)
- Website development
- Membership system
- Committee and Society meetings going forward
- The AMBC Constitution
- The Amberley event (21st April)
A more detailed report will fee published in Mechanical Music World Issue 40
2024 Dates
Saturday 17th August at Coultershaw Heritage Centre, Petworth.
13 members enjoyed a day at this lovely tranquil place, just south of Petworth.
As you can see from the photos below, there were plenty of items to be demonstrated and talked about.
Saturday 17th August at Coultershaw Heritage Centre, Petworth.
13 members enjoyed a day at this lovely tranquil place, just south of Petworth.
As you can see from the photos below, there were plenty of items to be demonstrated and talked about.
A perfect day is how our Chairman Ted Brown described it, and who am I to disagree!
A more detailed report will be posted shortly.
A more detailed report will be posted shortly.
2023 Dates - Sunday 10th September 2023
Some photos from the meeting.
An article about this meeting will be published in the next Mechanical Music World Journal
An article about this meeting will be published in the next Mechanical Music World Journal
Paul Bellamy brought along some of his musical jugs, collected by his wife, and explained their origins.
Ted Brown showing and playing some 'interesting' items including a musical clock with an unusual face.
Ingvar Svenson looks on while his wife Anna demonstrates her latest find, a small organette called a Serinette.
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Roger Booty playing his Ariel Organette
Below are some images taken at meetings pre-2023
