Jenny joined the Havering Concert Orchestra in 1977 when Robin Stone was the conductor and rehearsals took place at the old Drury Falls School (now the site of the 6th form college). For the last five years Jenny’s husband Dave has also been playing with us in the percussion section. They both also play in the Romford YMCA Orchestra.
During her many years with the orchestra Jenny has been an energetic member of the committee holding various roles ranging from making the coffee’s at the break in rehearsals, to ticket sales and sub collections. She has also held the unenviable role of being the social secretary, organising boat trips over Easter and New Year breaks.
Outside of orchestral playing Jenny takes part in various chamber music activities including playing with the Bowden Quartet (Francis, Jenny, Karen and Brendan) and attending Michael Axtell’s chamber music courses in the summer.
Musical activities aside, Jenny has recently taken early retirement from her job as a legal proof reader, and after having played with the HCO for 25 years, Jenny is reluctantly vacating her position both on the committee and in the orchestra as she and Dave are planning to move to the Isle of Wight. Jenny’s last concert was in March 2018 at the New Windmill Hall in Upminster.
Jenny still helps us with proofreading.
Last Updated: 3 November 2025
