Thirteen years after our first concert in Dewlish, we're still wandering. The paths look a little different now, but the invitation remains the same.

Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham / Tŷ Pawb, Wrecsam, 4th April 2019/ 4 Ebrill 2019
Everybody’s Thursday Lunchtime Concerts  / Cyngherddau Amser Cinio Dydd Iau i Bawb
Edward (the contrabassoon) stole the show again.

St Mary the Virgin Church, Melbury Bubb, Dorset, 16th June 2018
In a church with no electric, the wood-burner was lit, yes - even in June, and the catering outside in the evening sun was delicious. A wonderful send off among friends.

The Old School Gallery, Yetminster, 21st April 2018
An intimate afternoon tea gig for our dearest friends and supporters. Edward stole the room.

Talk on 'Conductors and Conducting', Child Okeford Centre for Care & Learning, 16th April 2018
No batons were harmed in the making of that evening.

Carols for Sherborne Festive Shopping Day, Sherborne Museum, 3rd December 2017
A festive return to Sherborne.

St Barnabas Church, Stock Gaylard, Dorset, 20th August 2017
A most intimate gig, our smallest church yet?

Church of the Holy Rood, Shillingstone, Dorset, 25th March 2017

The Richard Ely Trust, Bryanston School, Dorset, 13th December 2016
Honoured to have been invited to perform for guests of the Trust, remembering the hilarious Carmen translation being recited in front of a huge Christmas tree and a roaring fire.

Friends of Holnest Church, Church of the Assumption, Holnest, Dorset, 15th October 2016
A beautiful autumn evening among the box pews of Holnest, a church close to our hearts. The candlit concert was made more enigmatic with the fluttering bats in the rafters!

St Michael's Church, Colehill, Wimborne, Wimborne Music Society, 9th October 2016

Buckshaw House, Holwell, Dorset, 27th August 2016
Wonderful to provide a summer’s afternoon entertainment at a village fête, albeit in a thunder storm and in our wellies!

Sherborne Museum, 20th August 2016
Far From The Madding Crowd playing Thomas Hardy folk songs in our own arrangements.

Fundraising concert-a-thon in the Three Valleys Team Benefice for Dorset Historic Churches Trust. 17 Performances at the parish churches of Holnest, Folke, Caundle Marsh, Bishops Caundle, Holwell, Pulham, Glanvilles Wootton, Hermitage, Hilfield, Batcombe, Leigh, Chetnole, Yetminster, Ryme Intrinseca, Beer Hackett, Thornford, Bradford Abbas, all in Dorset on 23rd July 2016
Grateful for the after party at the Rose & Crown!

All Saints’ Church, Dewlish, Dorset, 9th July 2016

The Old Vicarage Care Home, Leigh, Dorset, 7th July 2016
Residents were very interested in the contrabassoon, although were warned not to sit too close…

Shaftesbury Fringe Festival (St Peter’s Church Hall), 1st July 2016
The only time we drove on the famous Gold Hill was to transport all our equipment to the top, and it was very special to play at the first Shaftesbury Fringe!

St Peter's Church, Parkstone, Poole, 17th June 2016
Lunchtime recital series.

Eastbury House, Sherborne, 12th June 2016
Private event.

Blandford Parish Church representing the Dorset Rural Music School at
the Free Expression Arts Festival, June 4th 2016.

Various appearances on BBC Radio Solent and Abbey104, Sherborne’s Community Radio Station, in Spring & Summer 2016
Always fun to be with our Abbey104 friends in the studio!

Shaftesbury Town Hall - 90th Birthday Celebration of Her Majesty The Queen, April 23rd  2016.

The Wandering Winds & Friends, Salisbury Chamber Music Club, United Reform Church, Fisherton St, Salisbury, October 31st 2015
A return to our friends at Salisbury Chamber Music Club.

International Bassoon Day gathering, 11th October 2015, Dorset
Think concert attire, wellies, coats and flat caps in a field in Dorset…

St Michael's Church, Beer Hackett, Nr Sherborne, 13th September 2015
A return to our then ‘home’ parish church with an unexpectedly enthusiastic tea and cake.

St Peter's Church, Parkstone, Poole, 28th August 2015

St James’ Church, Thames Street, Poole, 16th July 2015

St Roch Church, Pendomer, Somerset, 3rd May 2015
Not the only time we played at St Roch, although both times with an equally warm welcome and very generous and delicious catering, in a very peaceful setting.

St Mary the Virgin Church, Bradford Abbas, Dorset, 2nd May 2015
Katy’s homecoming concert of sorts!

Child Okeford Centre for Care & Learning, Child Okeford, Dorset, 1st December 2014
Quite a feat fitting the whole gig into a two-seater, and didn’t it rain on the way!

Poetry & Pints, Music & Merlot Night, East Chinnock, Somerset, 22nd November 2014
A fun night among friends from several orchestras, although Katy’s overriding memory is being handed a shaker in the shape of an aubergine to accompany someone’s song…

Civil Wedding Ceremony, Beaminster, 9th October 2014

Harvest Celebration, Brotherwood Automobility, Beer Hackett, Dorset, 27th September 2014
Performing amongst the hay bales in an unusual setting for us. Nonetheless, the first performance of ‘Feeling Good’ à la Muse (pleasantly) surprised the audience.

St Michael's Church, Beer Hackett, Dorset, 20th July 2014
The day we realised audiences loved stories almost as much as the music.

The Chapel, Dewlish, Dorset, 7th June 2014
Another fond return to the Chapel. An intimate evening in a beautiful setting, surrounded by the artwork of artist Anita Law.

Salisbury Music Club, United Reform Church, Salisbury Chamber Music Club
22nd March 2014

Private Fund Raiser, Tincleton, 1st December 2013
This evening began on a balcony…

The Chapel, Dewlish, 15th September 2013
It was wonderful to ride the success of our first performance, in a return to this very special place. Thankfully, our pianist joined us and Katy did not have to play the piano this time!

The Chapel, Dewlish, 17th August 2013
The start of our journey as The Wandering Winds, we are ever-grateful to artist and friend Anita Law for believing in our vision.

Different programmes, different places. The same two wanderers…

We are as always, grateful to our supporters…

"Thank you so very much for a really wonderful concert. Such beauty, such a variety of works and such talent. A very special evening..." April 2018

"Dear Katy, Miles and Richard, Thank you all very much for a wonderful evening yesterday. It was a well put together lovely programme, I really enjoyed it along with everyone."

"Flying in on a refreshing Westerly Zephyr...we welcome the Wandering Winds..."

"We went to the Wandering Winds concert last night. As you'd expect with Miles & Katy the music was great; there were stories & history threaded throughout & it made for a delightful evening."

"Thank you so much for last night's wonderful evening of music and entertainment. It was much enjoyed!"

"...Just wanted to say a huge thank you for playing at our wedding, the music was really lovely - I had to really fight back the tears as the music was so moving - and we had some lovely feedback from our guests, in particular about the music..."

"Miles, you brought joy and pleasure with your playing. Katy, you play so well, with great humour and musicianship. Richard, your sensitive accompanying was a treat to hear."

"The Wandering Winds Duo brought their 'World Tour of Dorset' to our village. Together with Dr Richard Hall on piano, we enjoyed an informative, relaxed and entertaining evening of music...with information on the music from Katy, the instruments from Miles and some light hearted musical anecdotes from Richard."

"Loved your concert. You play beautifully together - each very aware of the sounds of the other instrument. Blended very well."

"We are so lucky to have a concert of this quality in our little village."

"Your concert was wonderful. I was so impressed by the speed and virtuosity of that last piece. Well done."

"Thank you for giving such an interesting programme last night, we were all charmed by the lovely sound of the bassoons, the flute and bassoon, and the bassoons and piano. Thank you for introducing us to absolutely new music."