Some plans the band would like to share....

-The second (training band) Foden's workshop (Oct 6th) is open to external players. Contact Tony Blain for more info.... numbers are limited! It will be held at Aldford Village Hall.

- The band is recording a CD the weekend of October 19th

- The band will compete at Pontin's in the 3rd section on Nov 3rd, playing Northern Landscapes

- The training band will tour to Disney Paris next Easter

- Chester Band will tour to a South Coast seaside resort Aug 14th-18th 2008. Any bands down there interested in joining up contact Rob Fletcher

Today's (Monday 25th June) afternoon job for the opening of the new riverside walk is cancelled.

Training Band and Main Band rehearsals on as normal.

Arghhhh. Our solo trombone player Shelley has a new job.... congratulations Shelley, BUT we need a new trombone player urgently! Lots of outings and a contest in November. Obviously it helps if you can get some good sounds out of your 'bone', but if you are interested we'd love to hear from you.
NOW :)

Paul can be contacted on 07790 140 630 or [email protected] - he's waiting for your call.

Due to the need to prepare for the St Werburgh festival on Thursday 21st June, the normal training band rehearsal on Mon 18th is cancelled. All those playing on Thursday afternoon are invited to a rehearsal in the band room on Weds 20th June at 1900h to run through the Festival music. Please contact Tony if you can make Thursday afternoon. Due to it being an afternoon job if there are any main band members who could make it, please come along - phone Tony for details and to let him know.

If you wish to contact the band, please use the following points of contact:

All general inquiries, bookings etc; in the first instance contact Rob Fletcher. 07745 536 178 or email [email protected] Once an event is agreed you will be nominated an event coordinator contact who will be the organising link for the band.

Paul Jones is the single point of contact for players. If you can't make rehearsals, or a job please ensure you let Paul know as early as possible. Paul can be contacted on 07790 140 630 or [email protected]

For communications and PR contact Ian Clowes ([email protected])

For Training Band matters contact Tony Blain on 07913 109 951 or email [email protected]

Please note that the Friday 15th rehearsal is cancelled. Next rehearsal is Monday 18th as normal.

Both bands are proudly out in June carrying out more civic duties:

• June 21st the Training Band is outside the Town Hall playing for St Werburgh's festival, as ancient relics are handed over
• June 25th the Main Band are playing for the opening of the riverside promenade
• In between on the 24th a small group will support the Mickle Trafford Well Dressing ceremony at St Plegmund's Well in Plemstall Lane
• Both afternoon events. See our events pages for more info

A Monday rehearsal, Wednesday performance in the Town Hall and a Saturday concert...... that was the training band's week last week! (w/c 4th June)

Wednesday saw the band play for the Volunteer Awards Ceremony in Chester Town Hall in front of the Lord Mayor and Mayoress and an enthusistic audience of volunteers who were being presented with achievement awards. With many of the band not having played to an audience before the surroundings of the Town Hall, complete with sloping stage, made it quite an event. To top off the evening Paula Blain and Ian Clowes were themselves presented with certs for their work with the band.

And so on to Saturday. In a packed St Luke's church, the Training Band played their 3rd annual summer concert. This time the Deputy Mayor and Mayoress represented Chester, together with a coach load of visitors brought over from the Runcorn-based Let's Go Club by Bob Bryant, representatives from the Guide Dog Association and special guest Carolyn Shepherd (daughter of Harry) who presented the band with Harry's trombone.

Playing a challenging but entertaining programme the band had the audience buzzing by the end of the evening for the Land of Hope and Glory finale. Over £300 was raised for the guide dogs and church and many new friends made!

The Training Band is next out in Chester on the afternoon of June 21st when a small group will play for the arrival of the monks and relics celebrating the St Werberg festival (outside the town hall). For other outings check the website events section.

Some changes to our plans...

• Weds 6th June TB outing to Town Hall to play for the volunteers and the Lord Mayor
• Thurs 7th June band committee meeting
• Fri 8th June main band rehearsal is CANCELLED
• Sat 9th June TB concert St Luke's
• Monday 11th TB rehearsal is CANCELLED (have a rest after a very busy week!)
• Monday 11th Main Band rehearsal as normal.
• Friday 15th Main Band cancelled
  

The Training Band are holding their annual St Luke's concert on June 9th (7pm). This year it's in-aid of the church, and the Guide Dog Association. Tickets are £2 and can be obtained from Tony Blain (07913 109 951). Come along and support our training band - it will be a great evening, ending with the rousing Land of Hope and Glory, just like the proms.