Reckless Recorders aims to be a relaxed group playing a variety of musical styles from folk songs and early music through to arrangements of contemporary tunes. Members bring a range of recorders including descant, treble, tenor and bass, and many people have dusted off their school recorders after decades and decided to have another go. 

Members do need some basic music reading skills. There is no tuition, but the group is very supportive for people returning to playing.

For anyone wishing to join the group, please go to the u3a website below and contact the Co-ordinator, Margaret Bancroft.

RECKLESS RECORDERS CELEBRATE BURNS MELODIES

The Reckless Recorder Group enjoyed a very happy playing session in January, celebrating the famous and enduring melodies of Robert Burns. These tunes might be from the 18th century but live on! From a great new book of 4 part recorder arrangements, our music librarian Penny Poole, selected some of the finest including the well-known Ae Fond Kiss, A Red Red Rose, and Auld Lang Syne. With a tartan and shortbread theme (no whisky!) we had a lovely time playing the descant, alto, tenor and bass parts. Reckless Recorders now meets fortnightly at the Quaker Meeting House on Monday mornings 10 – 12. This group suits people who can read music. Some folks play other instruments elsewhere and are returning to the recorder after many years. For each session, Penny sends out the music for suggested tunes before the session for us to play when we meet. We have a wide range of music - early, dance, folk, classical, show tunes etc. We have enough space to take in some more players for any of the parts. It is a supportive group of friends playing together. We are also considering holding some short sessions for people at a more introductory level if there is a demand.

Please get in touch with the Convenor, Margaret Bancroft at mb1952@btinternet.com if you are interested in the Reckless sessions.