Club members have a wide range of experience and ability, from non-players right up to professional level. There are also several members who build instruments, ranging from the one-off exercise in woodwork to the commercial instrument maker.

The club's main aim is to promote interest in the instruments. Workshops are run at various times throughout the year, and an annual meeting in the autumn. There are also several informal meetings in members houses, where you can get to know other members, and learn (or teach) skills and tunes.