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Mothering Day at Rannerdale 2024
For the second year running it was a pleasure to accompany the Lorton and Buttermere congregation and Castlegate Singers at the Bluebell Service in the spectacular valley of Rannerdale, on the shores of Crummock Water.
Threlkeld Village Hall Concert - Saturday 18th May 2024 at 7:30pm
The Cockermouth Mechanics’ Band will be playing a varied and entertaining programme of well-loved highlights from the Stage and Screen, featuring solo players and some of the most popular music of recent years. Be prepared to hum along and tap your feet! Tickets are £10 (£5 under 18) from village PO, Coffee Shop and online here.
Threlkeld Village Hall on Saturday 18th May 2024 at 7:30pm. Tickets £10 (£5 under 18) from village PO, Coffee Shop or on-line here (by credit or debit cards). Bar and Box Office from 6:45pm. Box Office enquiries 07931 679654.
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Brass Bands England urges groups to modernise to survive
Military marching bands have long accompanied state celebrations; Queen Elizabeth II had 24 such bands playing at her coronation in 1953 and one of the world's most illustrious is The Band of the Grenadier Guards set up by King Charles II more than 300 years ago. However, as civilian groups struggle to recruit members, some brass bands are looking to current music for inspiration to help them appeal to younger audiences and players.
"We have a rich tradition, so we mustn't throw the baby out with the bathwater, but we have to persuade people that it's not just marches or hymns," Brass Bands England's youth development lead Paul McLaughlin says.
Read more about it here: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-gloucestershire-64651214
Band's Christmas Concert 2022 - Hundith Hill Hotel
It is almost time for the Band's Christmas Concert - a great night of entertainment + pie and peas.
We still have a few tickets left. First come first served!
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