HUGs Drumming Circle
Group now closed
Unfortunately the 10 week trial has now ended
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Enjoy a good old singsong?
FREE INTRODUCTORY EVENINGS NOW ENDED
Jamie Brough Pavilion, Kenbrook Road, Papplewick Green NG15 8HR
I'm disappointed, but it was fun
It all started with with an event at Nottingham Castle where we were preceded by the Beeston Drumming Circle and followed their facebook page. It looked like really great fun and they even mention "cake" in their about details.
One of our HUGs members said they knew someone who could help and they would also like to facilitate running a Hucknall Community Drumming Circle, so off we went.
With thanks to Everyone Active and Ashfield District Council, we managed to get the well appointed Jamie Brough Pavilion as a venue on a 10 week trial period.
Unfortunately the original facilitator pulled out, even before we started, leaving us relying on help from Ralf at the Beeston Drumming Circle to get us going.
Without a regular facilitator / drum master / whatever, the following sessions, although great fun, became a bit of a free-for-all with everyone chipping in ideas and suggestions.
Live and learn, everyday is a school day etc. etc.
The 10 week trial has come to an end, so it's time to shelve the idea and move on, getting back to the ukuleles on a Tuesday evening at the Bowman.
However, if anyone has the desire, urge, way with all, to have another go at taking this on, I'm quite happy to pass over control of the HCDC, contacts, facebook group etc and support in any way I can.
There is also the Beeston Drumming Circle who are most welcoming to new members, but if you come across another local one, maybe notify this group.
Anyway, thanks to everyone who gave it a go.
Mike (Organiser of HUGs)
What to do?
We've initially secured one of the community studio rooms at the Jamie Brough Pavilion on Papplewick Green, Hucknall. Thursday evenings, from 6:30 - 8:00pm (ish). The general idea is not to worry if someone can't make the full session, they just join in when you can, no pressure, this is fun, remember. Under 16's would need to be accompanied by an adult. This is for a trial 10 week period to the
Don't have a drum?
We have a few bits and bobs, tambourines and shaky/rattly things available to loan for the evening, but you can always bang your feet or clap whilst deciding whether to buy your own.
Can You Help?
The group picture is from our first week where the fabulous Ralf from the Beeston Community Drumming Circle helped out, even bringing along the drums, but due to other commitments this may not be possible in the future.
Our second week saw us following some of Ralf’s teachings along with suggestions from YouTube and Carolyn, a friendly music teacher.
Our third week turned out to be a bit of a free for all. Starting with few rhythms, then Nev’s rendition of Cozy Powell’s “Dance with the Devil” was interesting but the contribution from Helen suggesting we drum along to some popular songs kept us smiling for the rest of the evening.
Basically, we’re still looking for someone to take on the Drumming Circle under the HUGs banner (HUGs Community Drumming Circle) and continue past the 10 weeks trial period. After that, there may be some costs involved, room hire etc. which could be recouped by a small session fee.
As an extra benefit, HUGs (Hucknall Ukulele Group) have a huge community following and perform at venues across Nottinghamshire, sometimes beyond. If the Drumming Circle gets going, we’re confident that it could be included at the festivals we attend, but we’ll see how we get on.
We have a Jambe (big drum thing) but loads of rattly and bangy things you can use for the night. Currently we are having great fun making stuff up but not sure a serious Drumming Circle aficionado would approve. As we don’t have one, we’re not sure it matters.
HISTORY: After meeting and seeing videos of the Beeston Community Drumming Circle, one of our Uke members said they could, and would like to run something like this in Hucknall. We checked our group insurances, found a great venue (Jamie Brough Pavilion, Papplewick Green) got some sponsorship so we could run 10 weeks of free introductory sessions, and off we go, or so we thought. Unfortunately, circumstances left us with no one to “lead” the group.
The Jamie Brough Pavilion, Kenbrook Road, Hucknall NG15 8HR
The studio room booked until Thursday 6th November 2025. 6:30 – 8:00pm.
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For further information, hugsdrummingcircle@gmail.com
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