AMBC Meetings
Meetings are mainly held in the South East of England, but we are looking for other venues in order to entice members further north to come along. Alongside that, we are now holding joint meetings with MBSGB.
Keep an eye on the Diary page for more information about meetings in 2026.
Keep an eye on the Diary page for more information about meetings in 2026.
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.
Saturday 23rd August 2025 - Show & Tell with members from MBSGB
For the first time in over ten years AMBC held a Show & Tell meeting at Coultershaw with members of MBSGB invited to attend and bring some 'favourite' items to share with everyone. By coincidence, there were seven members from each, so a very even match.
Instruments ranged from an ornate barrel organ, through various tabatières, cartels (some with fat cylinders), an Organina, an Ariosa disc player, musical jugs and collectable 'trinkets'. There was even an 'up cycling' project for good measure. Nomatter what your main interest might be, there was something for everyone which illustrated just how diverse the world of Mechanical Music can be. Of course, there were some terrific stories to tell, and hear, about many of these instruments too.
For the first time in over ten years AMBC held a Show & Tell meeting at Coultershaw with members of MBSGB invited to attend and bring some 'favourite' items to share with everyone. By coincidence, there were seven members from each, so a very even match.
Instruments ranged from an ornate barrel organ, through various tabatières, cartels (some with fat cylinders), an Organina, an Ariosa disc player, musical jugs and collectable 'trinkets'. There was even an 'up cycling' project for good measure. Nomatter what your main interest might be, there was something for everyone which illustrated just how diverse the world of Mechanical Music can be. Of course, there were some terrific stories to tell, and hear, about many of these instruments too.
A full illustrated report will appear in MMW Issue 41 due out in October 2025.
Sunday 23rd March 2025 - Committee Meeting followed by Show & Tell
The entire Committee met at Coultershaw Heritage Centre, Nr Petworth.
After lunch, several members described and played some of their latest acquisitions.
A detailed report was published in Mechanical Music World Issue 40, page 7.
After lunch, several members described and played some of their latest acquisitions.
A detailed report was published in Mechanical Music World Issue 40, page 7.
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 are we to disagree!
A more detailed report appeared in MMW Issue 38, page 4.
A more detailed report appeared in MMW Issue 38, page 4.
2023 Dates - Sunday 10th September 2023
Some photos from the meeting.
An article about this meeting was published in MMW Issue 34, Page 7
An article about this meeting was published in MMW Issue 34, Page 7
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
