Welcome!
The Border Strathspey & Reel Society welcomes all players of accordion, violin, viola, cello, guitar and flute with an interest in playing traditional music in an orchestral setting. We have members from Dumfries & Galloway, Scottish Borders, Lothian, Stirling, Cumbria and Northumberland.
Anne Turnbull, appointed Leader at the AGM on the 7th September resides in Dumfries as does our Pianist, Anne Murdy. Our Conductor, David Darling resides in Galashiels as does the Deputy Leader, Wilbert Girvan.
At present the Orchestra rehearses once a month, on the first calendar Monday of each month at Canonbie Church, Canonbie.
Click here to see a photograph of the group at Canonbie
Apart from the pleasure members enjoy from playing together our public performances are used as a means to raise money for good causes and since our formation in 1973 we have helped raise thousands of pounds to the benefit of the public at large, either here at home or overseas.
Rehearsals are 7.15 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start
The next rehearsal will be held on
Monday 6th February 2012
Venue - Canonbie Church
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