Diary 2026
2026 AMICA / MBSI / COAA Convention
Princeton, New Jersey, USA
Register here
Saturday 5th September 2026
AMBC Member, John Phillips, of Teme Valley Winders fame is launching a new group called South Coast Winders.
The inaugural meeting will be at 11:00 on Saturday 5th September, at Lavant, West Sussex (a few miles north of Chichester)
AMBC, MBSGB and friends welcome.
Take a packed lunch. Tea, coffee and biscuits will be provided.
Take a 'trinket' or two (at your own risk, to demonstrate during the 'show & tell'.
Register your intent to attend by contacting John Phillips directly who will send you the address.
M: 07403 524327 or by Email
Saturday 19th September 2026
MBSGB Member, David O'Connor, is hosting an open day at his extensive collection in Lincolnshire.
Musical Boxes, organs, pianos, orchestrions, vintage cars and more.
For more information, and to register interest, contact David
Festival of Mechanical Music at Hollycombe Working Steam Museum near Liphook, West Sussex, GU30 7LP
Saturday 16:00 to 22:00
Sunday 11:00 to 17:00
Mechanical Music Auction, Eastbourne
More details in Latest News.
Bernard Novell's Collection - BY APPOINTMENT ONLY
Bernard is based in Goring-on-Thames, Oxfordshire which is a lovely place to visit at any time of the year!
Contact Bernard if you would like to arrange a visit.
Diary 2027
British Horological Institute, South London Branch, Open Day
Soper Hall, Caterham, Surrey.
Saturday 16th May 2027
Open House at Nicholas & Eileen Simons' Collection, Derbyshire.
This event will be open to other organisations as it is the day after the Player Piano Group's AGM to be held at Pipes in the Peak.
​More details early in 2027