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Our first meeting was in November 2005, ending a long period without a society in Bristol catering for enthusiasts of the Spanish guitar. The main focus of the society is therefore on acoustic, finger-style, nylon strung guitar, particularly classical, but also allowing for arrangements of other music (jazz, blues, popular etc.).

We meet at the Pierian Centre (Tel. 924 4512), 27 Portland Square, Bristol, usually on the second Thursday of the month. Start time: From 8:00 pm. Arrive early and help yourselves to coffee and biscuits in the reception room. Finishes around 9:30 pm, when if desired a local inn provides a place to sit and talk guitars.

In April 2009 we decided to have a second meeting every month for ensemble playing. If these are well attended we will split into small groups, with the intention of improvement in this area. These meetings will be on the fourth Thursday of each month, unless otherwise indicated. We will pay only £3.50 per person for the use of the room.

The purpose of meeting regularly is to get to know other guitarists, share ideas, and to develop confidence and experience of playing in the company of others. We play in ensembles and for each other during the evening. We also organise recitals and master classes. For the full meetings (2nd Thursdays) we currently pay £4 for the room, plus £2 towards club funds, which will provide us with some funds for the purposes of booking venues, artists etc..

Please visit the Links and Contacts page if you'd like more information.

Future dates: The 2nd & 4th Thursdays of each month: