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Spring Meeting - 30th May 2010
Phil Taylor Pianos - Blidworth near
Mansfield, Nottinghamshire.
Our Spring Meeting this year will take place at the workshop of Phil Taylor Pianos, situated
in the village of Blidworth in the heart of Sherwood Forest. Our host Phil Taylor will be giving a presentation on piano restoration and bass string manufacture.
As usual there will be ample opportunity during the day for general discussion, the sharing of ideas and the exchange and sale
of instruments, parts and equipment punctuated by a Sunday Roast at the nearby village pub.
The cost for the day is £10 per person including lunch and guests are welcome but numbers are limited so please
book early.
For more information please see the see the flyer.
If you have any queries please contact Jim Beckett on 02380 261645 or jimbeckettmusicrepair@talktalk.net.
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Assemble, coffee |
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Morning session (Phil Taylor) |
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Lunch |
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Afternoon session (Phil Taylor and General Discussion) |
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If you have any ideas for any possible speakers or interesting meeting locations then please email us at contactus@namir.org.uk
AGM 2009 - Report
The NAMIR AGM was held on 15th November at Trevor Head's Malden School of Musical Instrument Repair in Wales.
The AGM was held in the morning, followed by a lunch supplied by some local caterers.
In the afternoon Trevor demonstrated some techniques for removing stuck slides on brass instruments, and showed us how to re-plate a trumpet.
Here are some initial photographs from the day, more photos and report to follow soon.
Trip to Buffet and Courtois/Besson 5th/6th October 2009
Several members recently visited the Buffet and Courtois/Besson factories. Here are some initial photographs from Courtois,
more photos and report to follow soon.
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Spring Meeting 2009 - Report
Lyndon Chapman
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The Spring Meeting was held at the Moulsford Pavilion on Sunday May 10th.
Members enjoyed a talk by Lyndon Chapman, UK Agent for Buffet Crampon and Clive Oakes of Cat Systems in Oundle.
Members had the opportunity to exchange tools, buy sweatshirts embroidered with the Logo and enjoy a chat over an excellent lunch.
Lyndon Chapman discussed recent developments at Buffet particularly as it affects warranties and the availability of spare parts.
He also took a variety of questions from the floor.
Clive Oakes demonstrated his ‘Bone Doctor’ which is a jig designed for straightening, levelling and soldering trombone slides.
He also showed us several types of leak light which will help find leaks in instruments of all sizes from a baritone sax to a piccolo.
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Clive Oakes
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AGM 2008 - Report
David Dawkes
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The 2008 AGM was held on November 30th at Windcraft in Maidenhead.
The Committee is delighted that David Dawkes has agreed to become a Vice President of the Association.
We are also grateful for the continued support of Trevor Head as President and Brian Ackerman as Vice President.
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Members talking before the AGM
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More members talking before the AGM
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NAMIR Embroidered Clothing
Navy sweatshirts and polo shirts are available in medium, large and extra large sizes embroidered with the NAMIR Logo.
Small sizes and female fit are available to special order.
Work aprons are available in one size, blue with NAMIR logo.
Other garments are available to special order decorated with the NAMIR logo. Please contact Jim Beckett at jimbeckettmusicrepair@talktalk.net with your enquiry.
The cost is £10 per garment and they are available at NAMIR meetings. By post, please add £3.00 for the first item plus £1 for each additional garment.
To place an order please complete the order form.
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Membership Fees
Membership Fees for 2009/10 are: Professional £35, Associate £25, Student £10 (£15 after 5 years).
Overseas members will be asked to pay a £5 supplement to cover administration.
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