ABOUT HAMPSHIRE RECORDER SINFONIA (HRS)
Monthly rehearsals happen on the second Saturday of most months
Venue: The Gloucester Hall, Colden Common Community Centre, Winchester SO21 1UU . Mostly 10am - 1pm. Conducted by Helen Hooker unless stated otherwise..
Rehearsal dates
| MONTH 2025 | Saturday | |
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| Spring Term | ||
| JANUARY | 11th | 10.00 - 3.00 Extended session, bring lunch. |
| FEBRUARY | 8th | 10.00 - 3.00 incl. AGM. Extended session, bring lunch. |
| FEBRUARY | 16th | 3.30pm (1.30 rehearsal) Concert at St Mary's Church, Portchester Castle PO16 9QW. |
| MARCH | 8th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| APRIL | 12th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| Summer Term | ||
| MAY | 10th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| JUNE | 14th | 10.00 - 3.00. Extended session, bring lunch. |
| JULY | 5th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| JULY | 6th | 4.30pm (2.00 rehearsal) Concert at St John's Church Locks Heath SO31 6LW |
| AUGUST | 9th David Burgess | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| Autumn Term | ||
| SEPTEMBER | 13th | Open Playing Day, 10.00 - 4.00pm. |
| OCTOBER | 11th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| NOVEMBER | 8th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| DECEMBER | 13th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
A summary of the above events in 2025 is available here.
Concerts in 2025
| 3.30pm 16th FEBRUARY | St Mary's Church, Church Lane, Portchester PO16 9QW. |
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| 3.30pm 6th JULY | St John's Church, 7 Church Road, Locks Heath, SO31 6LW |
Rehearsal dates
| MONTH 2026 | Saturday (mostly 10am-1pm) | |
|---|---|---|
| Spring Term | ||
| JANUARY | 10th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| FEBRUARY | 14th | 10.00 - 1.00 incl. AGM. |
| MARCH | 14th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| APRIL | 18th | 10.00 - 1.00. N.B. 3rd Saturday |
| Summer Term | ||
| MAY | 9th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| MAY | 16th | 3.30pm SJR Concert. St James Rd Methodist Ch Southampton |
| JUNE | 13th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| JUNE | 26th | 7.30pm. Concert for Festival of Chichester, St George's Whyke. |
| JULY | 11th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| JULY | 12th | 4.30pm. Music in Portsmouth concert. Venue TBC. |
| AUGUST | 8th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| Autumn Term | ||
| SEPTEMBER | 12th | Open Playing Day, 10.00 - 4.00 |
| OCTOBER | 10th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| NOVEMBER | 14th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
| DECEMBER | 12th | 10.00 - 1.00 |
A summary of the above events in 2026 is available here.
Concerts in 2026
| 16th MAY. 3.30pm | St James Rd Methodist Church, Southampton |
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| 26th JUNE, 7.30pm | Concert for Festival of Chichester, St George's Whyke |
| 12th JULY | Music in Portsmouth concert. Venue tbc. |
New players can register their interest by emailing
Last updated 2/4/2026