Hmmm, well thanks for the ideas everyone.

I'm still partial to wanting to play concertina, and I can afford one when I get my compensation through soon, hell I could buy 5 of Sam Pirts accordions for the money I'm getting. One would be enough though!!

Fiddle sounds intruiging, but I still like concertina, or maybe melodian. Something of that variety.

GNU - I've already tried playing a pizza box and it works quite well, especially if you use a wooden spoon!!

DOn't get me wrong I love playing my bodhran, I've missed playing it this week due to repetitive strain injury, but I'm still going to play it this weekend at Holmfirth.

I would love to try your anglo concertina noreen, thanks. That would be great. Anyone else going to the yorkshire gathering who would like to let me have a go of their instruments I would be truly greatful

Emma xxx