Where in South East London are you? One of the bands I play in The Flying Chaucers meets in Catford/Lewisham on ad hoc basis. We are a core of 4 players Melodeon, fiddle, flute and percussion and then have others eg guitarists invited in on the gigs which can range from full ceilidhs to background music/songs or playing in the London Park bandstands. Can you sight read ? or play along by ear ?