RECORD CLUB
Do you remember the first record you ever bought? Have a favourite album? Believe that music sounds better on vinyl? Well so do we!
If you enjoy sharing and talking about the music that means the most to you with other music fans, why not come along to one of our record clubs. Our listening clubs are based in a number of libraries and community venues across Norfolk. The sessions are a friendly and inclusive opportunity for people to meet and listen to a classic album on vinyl before discussing the record together.
Most meetings take place once a month and sessions are facilitated by a member of our team. Some notes about the album are provided at the start of the session and, after a short introduction we’ll drop the needle onto track one and savor the first side of the record. At the end of side one we take a few minutes to share any initial reactions before turning the record over. When the album finishes, we encourage everyone to discuss the album together if they’d like to, whilst having a listen to any other relevant songs along the way.
UPCOMING SESSIONS
Cromer Library
Meetings take place on the first Monday of the month at Cromer Library, Prince of Wales Road, Cromer, NR27 9HS.
Monday 7 September at 5.15pm – listening to A Moon Shaped Pool (2016) by Radiohead
Tuckswood Library
Meetings take place on the second Tuesday of the month at Tuckswood Library, Robin Hood Road, Norwich, NR4 6BX.
Tuesday 8 September at 5.30pm – listening to Led Zeppelin III (1970) by Led Zeppelin
Kings Lynn Library
Meetings take place on the second Monday of the month at 46 New Conduit St, King’s Lynn PE30 1DL.
Monday 14 September at 5.30pm – listening to Joan Armatrading (1976) by Joan Armatrading
Norwich Theatre Playhouse
Meetings take place on the third Friday of the month, in The Playroom, Norwich Theatre Playhouse, 42-58 St Georges St, Norwich NR3 1AB.
Friday 18 September at 2pm – listening to Songs in the Key of Life (1976) by Stevie Wonder – suggested by record clubber John Rankine.
The Artichoke
Meetings take place on the third Monday of the month at The Artichoke,1 Magdalen Rd, Norwich NR3 4LW
Monday 21 September, 7-9pm – BYO Vinyl Session
Come along to our ‘Bring Your Own’ sessions, where you can bring along your favourite vinyl records to share with fellow music fans.
This month’s theme is ‘Film and Television’ and we’ll be welcoming any singles or album tracks that fit the theme, either directly or tangentially. They could be songs that reference films, or that have featured in memorable scenes (‘Everybody’s Talkin’ by Harry Nilsson as featured in Midnight Cowboy is one that springs to mind for example). Or perhaps it’s a film or TV theme or even a track by a famous actor (William Shatner anyone?).
We’ll do our best to get through as many of everyone’s requests as possible, and if you would like to say a few words about your choices on the night that would be great. If you’d prefer to just sit back and enjoy hearing some excellent music, that’s fine too! Tip: it’s a good idea to bring a selection of records along in case you can’t make up your mind about what you’d like to play.
American Library
Meetings usually take place on the last Wednesday of the month in the American Library at the Norfolk and Norwich Millennium Library in The Forum, Norwich. Millennium Plain, NR2 1AW.
Wednesday 30 September, 5.30pm – Dolly Parton special!
Great Yarmouth Library
PLEASE NOTE – we have no upcoming sessions at Great Yarmouth Library for the time being.
Record Club Playlist
Enjoy a selection of the David Bowie tracks we listened to as part of our Bowie special session in January.
Record Club is supported by the National Lottery Community Fund through the Awards for All Fund, Norfolk Community Foundation through the Public Health Empowering Communities for Mental Health and Wellbeing Fund, the Connecting Older People Fund and the Love Norfolk Fund 2025, Norwich Freemen’s Charity, The Geoffrey Watling Charity, the People’s Postcode Trust, and in-kind support from Norfolk Library and Information Service and Norwich Theatre.
Volunteer with Record Club!
If you enjoy great music, meeting people and supporting your local community then why not volunteer to help facilitate our Record Clubs. Volunteer duties include welcoming people to the sessions and supporting the discussion with materials provided. Expenses will be reimbursed and volunteers will be given full training ahead of the sessions. Contact us at info@reelconnections.co.uk to find out more.