The data we have is (a) your title, given name and surname (b) your postal address (c) your telephone numbers and email address(es) (d) an indication (if relevant) that you are under 18 years of age (but no other specific details such as date of birth, etc.) (e) musical details (the instrument you play, etc.) and other similar information (f) any other miscellaneous information that you have voluntarily sent to me in email(s) and via other on-line systems.
We do not have your bank details, date of birth or other sensitive information of this kind.
Also, we will not pass on your data to any other organisation, unless that is a necessary part of an entirely relevant process such as your application for a music course, where I need to send your details to the venue hosting the event.
Our system is safe – All Membership details are stored on encrypted removable media solely for this purpose.
Further information about the Data Protection regulations that apply after May 25th 2018 can be found at the Information Commission’s website: https://ico.org.uk/
Latest Double Reed News is out now
Lots of exciting events planned (and for our Oboe relatives too of course), keep watching here for information. Have an exciting 2018 playing whatever you do
It is with great regret that we have to announce that bassoonist Tom Simmonds’ business, known as Simmonds Music in Grantham, has had to cease trading. Tom has suffered from a serious neuromuscular illness over the last two years and with that and a lack of footfall in the High Street he has been unable to sustain a viable concern. The receivers have been called in.
We are very sad to announce that a former Chairman of the Society Anthony McColl passed away on December 21st after a short illness. He was for over thirty years the sub principal oboist at the Royal Opera House. He also taught for many years at Eton College. These were posts that he was so proud to have held and which he performed with grace and skill.
