Association of Organ Enthusiasts


	The Association of Organ Enthusiasts is a non-profit making nationwide organisation run by organ enthusiasts for organ enthusiasts. Amongst our membership are members of organ clubs and societies, professional concert artistes and individuals from all walks of life. We are able to draw on their considerable experience and expertise in the organ world to enable us to offer suggestions and advice to assist the less successful clubs and societies. Back in the early eighties a group of music lovers, some organ players, some just listeners, got together to further their common interest. Such was their enjoyment, that they soon wanted to share their new found pleasures with others - the seeds for the A.O.E. were sown. The Association was formed to promote fellowship amongst organ enthusiasts and membership is open to all persons wishing to support this objective. Among members' benefits are a quarterly Newsletter and discounts on purchases from A.O.E. approved dealers, but - above all - you will be a member of the 'A.O.E. family' and enjoy the friendship and company of others with similar interests whilst supporting an organisation committed to promoting interest and awareness of organs and organ music and encouraging fellowship amongst organ enthusiasts by working alongside local organ clubs and societies. Some organ societies welcome AOE members to their concerts at a reduced rate, upon production of your AOE membership card at the door. Amongst them are ABC Electronic Organ Society, Belper & District Organ and Keyboard Club, Derby Organ & Keyboard Club, North East Derbyshire Organ Society, Riddings and Leabrooks Organ Club, and Crawley Keyboard Club.
	Contact details for these clubs can be found at www.organfax.co.uk/clubs.html


Membership costs just Ł5 per year (this covers all members registered at one address) plus a once only joining fee of Ł3 per person registered to cover the cost of badge, membership documents and initial administration.
Further information can be obtained from the Chairman George Ingley on 01384 274500 or the Secretary:

	Mrs Joan Gande, A.O.E., 'Gledsdale', 416 Manchester Road, Marsden, Huddersfield. HD7 6DP	Tel: 01484 843834



Our Chairman, GEORGE INGLEY		Our Treasurer, STAN GANDE



Our Secretary, JOAN GANDE		Minutes Secretary, DIANE INGLEY

The A.O.E. set up and administers The Rodwell Memorial Fund in memory of the late, great Bryan Rodwell and his wife, Cynthia. Following Bryan's death, Cynthia began raising money for C.L.I.C. - The Cancer and Leukaemia in Childhood Trust. After Cynthia herself died, The Association of Organ Enthusiasts continued Cynthia's fundraising efforts by arranging concerts, raffles and other events which have so far enabled us to donate over Ł20,000 to this very worthwhile cause.
Pictured below are Jean Lomas and Diane Ingley manning the C.L.I.C. raffle stand at Sandford Park, Wareham, Dorset

MEMBERS' MUSICAL BREAKS

Following the tremendous success of the Members' Midweek Breaks at The Ramada Hotel at Bewdley in rural Worcestershire, further events have been arranged at this delightful hotel.

The Ramada Hotel and Resort is located in 20 acres of beautiful countryside just one mile from the quaint old town of Bewdley nestling at the side of the river Severn in Worcestershire. The adjacent Sebastian Coe Health Club with its indoor pool, steam room, solarium, spa bath, gymnasium and tennis courts, is at the full disposal of guests. Less than one mile away is the West Midland Safari Park and there are stations on the Severn Valley Steam Railway at Bewdley and nearby Kidderminster.

The hotel is very well appointed with just 44 bedrooms, all en-suite, furnished to a high standard and equipped with colour TV, hairdryer, trouser press, direct dial telephones and tea and coffee making facilities.

Although there is no lift, there are sixteen bedrooms on the ground floor, twenty three on the first floor and just five on the second floor. There are some steps up to the front entrance, but there is a wheelchair access at the side of the hotel and the ballroom, restaurant, bars and reception are all on the ground floor. Ample parking is available on site.

Monday 2nd March to Friday 6th March 2009 - Members Musical Break at The Ramada Hotel and Resort at Bewdley. Already booked are Jean Martyn, Byron Jones, Martin Atterbury, David Thomas, Chris Stanbury, Elizabeth Harrison and David Ingley plus more to follow. Four nights half board - Ł255 per person.

Monday 29th June to Friday 3rd July 2009 - The Members Summer Special at The Ramada Hotel and Resort offers four nights half board with the price held at Ł255 per person. Artistes will include Brian Sharp, Nicholas Martin, Keith Beckingham, Matthew Bason, David Thomas & In Harmony, Sarah Foley and David Ingley.

If you require further details, or a booking form, please contact Secretary Joan Gande on 01484 843834.

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Introduction	Photos	Application	Mid-week break
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