Cumbria SRP meet on the third Saturday of the month, with a break in August and December. This year we have a change, with a special meeting of Festive music on 12th December. 

All meetings are at Witherslack Parish Hall unless stated otherwise:
Witherslack Parish Hall, Witherslack, Grange over Sands, LA11 6RW
https://www.witherslack.org/parish-hall.html

In 2026-7 we have a number of Playing Days and guest conductors attending. If you have recommendations for guest conductors or you would like to join our panel of conductors, please contact the Secretary at  

Afternoon playing sessions are 2- 5 pm.  Full days is 10.00 to 4.30 pm with a break for lunch. The charge for visitors is £15.00 for a full day and £7.50 for a half day.  

Playing days booked so far in 2026-7 are: Mary Bonsor – 21st November 2026; Michael Graham – 16th January 2027 (full playing day ); Conducting Workshop Level 2 with Michael Graham on 20th February 2027; Moira Usher (Pastoral visit, full playing day) ( change of date) Saturday12th June 2027, all at Witherslack Parish Hall.

We have a booking system for all meetings including regular afternoon meetings. Visitors are very welcome, just email to be booked in, saying what instruments you plan to bring. There’s no need to pay in advance for our regular meetings, we will sort payment on arrival. We do require advance payment for Playing Days and Workshops. Please email if you need any advice on transport or disabled persons access to the hall.. 

Cumbria Recorder Society dates for 2026-7 

19th September 2026 AGM 2-2.30 pm and Playing 2.30- 5pm with Terry Smurthwaite at Withslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW

17th October  2026– Playing 2- 5pm Terry Smurthwaite.

21st November 2026 – playing day 10.am – 4.30 pm with Mary Bonsor.  Visitor fee £15.00 for the full day, £7.50 for the half day, at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW.Please email to book.

12th December 2026 – Seasonal music with Terry Smurthwaite – a special afternoon playing session, 2-5 pm before Terry retires.

16th January  2027 – playing day 10.am – 4.30 pm with with Michael Graham at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW. Please email to book for a day or half-day.

20th February 2027 -Level 2  SRP Conducting Workshop, 10am – 16.30 pm at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW. This course is hosted by Cumbria Branch for the SRP. All are welcome but advance booking and payment of £15.00 for the full day is essential. There are up to 6 spaces for conductors, and up to 30 spaces in the afternoon for players to help the conductors practice their skills . Email to book as soon as the course is confirmed. 

20th March 2027 – 2-5 pm playing, conductor to be confirmed, at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW.

17th April 2027  – 2-5 pm playing, conductor to be confirmed, at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW.

15th May 2027 – 2-5 pm playing with conductor to be confirmed, at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW.  

12th June 2027 – Playing Day with  Moira Usher, 10am – 4.30pm. Visitor fee £15.00 for the full day, £7.50 for the half day, at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW. Email to book.

17th July 2027 – 2-5 pm playing with Michael Graham, at Witherslack Parish Hall, LA11 6RW.

David Grosvenor Scores Collection

David very kindly gave permission to the branch to set this up. The scores are listed alphabetically by composer. Please contact the Secretary at if you can’t find what you require, as it has no sub-folders. Here is the Drop Box link. Use this link or copy and paste it into your browser:

https://www.dropbox.com/sh/wqy38a4ua4u2pco/AADNqYE-I9wcXJdEL3A7hA0qa?dl=0

Last updated 20 October 2026