(a mixture of players and non-players)
7.00 pm - Classical Guitar  Ensemble  practice
7.45 pm - Start of meeting

Luthier CARLO ERRICO was present with two of his hand crafted guitars 

1. MEMBERS CONCERT- We discussed whether to use our usual Tuesday meeting for our concert or opt for  a Friday. Friday 7th December was free for us to use for our concert and because it would be to raise money for charity (Ysbyty Gwynedd) they would forgoe room hire fee. It was agreed by members present this evening that Friday 7th December, 2018 would be our Concert Evening to be held at The Farrar Suite.
Money raised to go to Alaw Ward/Unit at Ysbyty Gwynedd.
Tony and Barbara Holt have agreed to inform the hospital and obtain the collection bucket..

1. AMPS  + MIC NIGHT- this was our first night of using amplification. Mandy very kindly brought in a mic for us to try  - we will also use this for our concert. Amplification went down well - although initially it was a little obtrusive whilst others were trying to practice. We may do this session again - perhaps a couple of times a year? To discuss next month.

2. PRACTICE SESSIONS - to look into alternative venue as Anglesey Arms is too small for Ensemble and the arm chairs are not easy for us to use. Mandy has heard that ASDA in Bangor have a room for the community to use - she will look into this.  Alan is  also looking into hiring Penmaenmawr Library.

3. RECITALS 
Saturday 13th October, 2018 -  David Harvey - Thomas Telford Centre, Menai Bridge
Contact Heidi Cross 07554 518792

Friday 7th December, 2018  - North wales Guitar Circle/Cylch Gitar Gogledd Cymru Concert in aid of Alaw Ward/ Unit , Ysbyty Gwynedd
FREE ADMISSION BUT DONATIONS VERY WELCOME!!!

4. LIBRARY  A lovely selection of manuscript was donated by Dave King last month which he came across in a second hand shop also donated last month was a  selection of interesting DVD's  (guitar related obvs :-) )
These were readily available for members to borrow

5. END OF EVENING DJANGO JAMS We end our evenings with what we call a 'Django Jam' It is our way of trying to bring together all the players of various styles and standards of playing guitar  after all, this is what NWGC/CGGC is all about - bringing together and have a greater understanding of the different styles. Neil Browning very kindly arranges music to suit all. As with the Jazz and Ensemble group, it would be a good idea to compile a list of at least 12 pieces which we can work on throughout the remainder of 2018 / 2019

LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU/ HEARING YOU AT OUR NEXT MEETING TUESDAY 9th OCTOBER,2018

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 DJANGO JAM - thanks to Neil Browning for arranging our end of evening Django Session. Neil arranges these pieces in tablature, notation and chords with chords diagrams/shapes which enables all players to participate.

GUITAR LESSONS we are lucky to have members who can offer help in guitar - whatever style. To enquire about guitar tuition, either come along to our meetings or contact Jane for further information.
 
THANKS TO Carl at Bangor City Football Club for his welcome.