Mechanical Organ Owners Society
Annual General Meeting
The AGM of 'The UK's Friendliest Organ Society'
Bringing our membership together for a day of great music
Bringing our membership together for a day of great music
2018 MOOS AGM
We can confirm next year’s MOOS AGM will happen on the 21st April 2018, in CORNWALL at the Ian Rogers Collection near Hayle (TR27). It’s a collection which has only recently been established, and, so far, only seen by a handful of people.
Ian has a big collection of Concert, Street and Dance organs of all sizes. He has one of the largest selections of David Leach instruments such as the 56 Keyless ‘Autumn Splendour’, 72 Key Concert Organ ‘Lady Margaret’ and 105 Key Dance Organ ‘Palm Court Orchestra’ along side three Decaps, including Ian’s latest acquisition, the 105 Key ‘Metropol’ which after a lot of work by Ian and friends is sounding at its very best. Smaller examples in the collection include handturned instruments, and a 54 note parlour organ.
As well as Ian’s large ‘barn’ his garden will play host to a number of guest instruments from the Cornwall and Devon area, giving you the opportunity to see and hear around 20 organs not usually seen outside of the Southwest. Ian and family will provide a warm welcome to all MOOS members and friends. It guarantees to be a music packed and social weekend. As well as plenty of music either side of the AGM on the Saturday, there will be a party night on the Saturday evening, and an open day to another Cornish collection on the Sunday.
As well as Ian’s large ‘barn’ his garden will play host to a number of guest instruments from the Cornwall and Devon area, giving you the opportunity to see and hear around 20 organs not usually seen outside of the Southwest. Ian and family will provide a warm welcome to all MOOS members and friends. It guarantees to be a music packed and social weekend. As well as plenty of music either side of the AGM on the Saturday, there will be a party night on the Saturday evening, and an open day to another Cornish collection on the Sunday.
Yes, we know this is a long way for many of our members to travel but we have chosen this venue because Ian lives next to a well equipped caravan site. Therefore, you can book in your touring caravan with full facilities and electric hookup, or book one of their well furnished static vans. The site has full shower and toilet block facilities and is a stones throw away from the world famous coastlines and beaches of St Ives, Hayle, Penzance. It also has easy access to the A30 meaning you can explore the world famous mines featured in Poldark, the beautiful village of Port Isaac home to Doc Martin, or attractions such as The Eden Project and Bodmin and Wenford’s Steam Railway.
The campsite’s website is www.calloose.co.uk. If you are interested in staying, we should be able to negotiate a good deal for MOOS members, so please email me: moosmembership@outlook.com to be kept in the loop.
The campsite’s website is www.calloose.co.uk. If you are interested in staying, we should be able to negotiate a good deal for MOOS members, so please email me: moosmembership@outlook.com to be kept in the loop.
Also, Linda from Melody Tours will be organising a coach trip with pick up points along the M25 and M5. We’ll sort Hotel accommodation for a long weekend stay in Cornwall. To break the journey up, the coach will visit a large Mechanical Music Collection in Devon on the way down, and pop into Dingles Fairground Heritage in Devon on the way back. Again, if this interests you, please email me: moosmembership@outlook.com so we have an idea of numbers and we’ll keep in touch.
This is the first time an Organ Society has ventured across the border to this beautiful part of the United Kingdom, and the weekend not only gives you a collection of instruments never seen by our members, but also the opportunity for you to have a little holiday near the stunning coastline.
We are well aware the distance may seem a little daunting, but we will be doing everything we can to give our members an unforgettable time in Cornwall, so please keep in touch with me as liaison man if you’re interested in making the trip.
So, a reminder of some important MOOS dates for the rest of this year/next year…
MOOS Tour - 10th 11th 12th and 13th November.
MOOS AGM - 21st April 2018.
Diss Organ Festival - 20th May 2018.
This is the first time an Organ Society has ventured across the border to this beautiful part of the United Kingdom, and the weekend not only gives you a collection of instruments never seen by our members, but also the opportunity for you to have a little holiday near the stunning coastline.
We are well aware the distance may seem a little daunting, but we will be doing everything we can to give our members an unforgettable time in Cornwall, so please keep in touch with me as liaison man if you’re interested in making the trip.
So, a reminder of some important MOOS dates for the rest of this year/next year…
MOOS Tour - 10th 11th 12th and 13th November.
MOOS AGM - 21st April 2018.
Diss Organ Festival - 20th May 2018.
What is a MOOS AGM?
Annual General Meetings don't have to be lengthy and pointless!
Every year, we aim to achieve big things, and we encourage our membership to bring thoughts on how to take the society forward to the next level. Also the meeting length is kept to the minimum, as we understand these AGM's are more of a social gathering. Therefore plenty of time for food, drink and organ music!
Every year, we aim to achieve big things, and we encourage our membership to bring thoughts on how to take the society forward to the next level. Also the meeting length is kept to the minimum, as we understand these AGM's are more of a social gathering. Therefore plenty of time for food, drink and organ music!
Here is your newly elected committee.
Congratulations to Austin Burgess, who is now joint President after his many years of service to the society.
Also we welcome Jonathan Ling, who joins us as Vice Chairman. Jonny's enthusiasm for the future of Mechanical Music, combined with his hard working nature will make him a great addition.
From bottom left: Peter, James and Mark.
From top left: Jonny, Alan, Matt and Austin.
Congratulations to Austin Burgess, who is now joint President after his many years of service to the society.
Also we welcome Jonathan Ling, who joins us as Vice Chairman. Jonny's enthusiasm for the future of Mechanical Music, combined with his hard working nature will make him a great addition.
From bottom left: Peter, James and Mark.
From top left: Jonny, Alan, Matt and Austin.
AGM Memories
In 2017, the AGM visited a hidden gem in Spilsby. The collection of MOOS Member David O Connor. We couldn't believe the variety of organs and other mechanical music instruments.
The 2016 AGM visited the collection of Russell Cook, Shropshire. Nearly everyone saw and heard instruments which were 'new to the ears' and it was great to enjoy a sandwich and a natter in the sunshine! Thank you Russell and family.
Our Chairman, Alan Smith, proposed 'freezing' subscription rates at £12 again this year, put still providing our members with 2-3 magazines, 4 or more newsletters plus other benefits such as instrument insurance, plus tours and events here, and abroad.
