Congrats to Brian - a full page story in the Sep issue of Cheshire Life, including couple of Christleton snaps - one featuring Kirsty and Leanne soloing with the Training Band :) Think it's page 196...

Chester’s own brass band – The City of Chester Band – has been out and about throughout the County of late, doing the rounds of various summer events. The Band’s youngsters, in the shape of the Training Band, have been particularly busy with appearances at Mickle Trafford, Huntington and Christleton Fêtes on consecutive weekends. The senior Band also put in an appearance at Christleton on Saturday June 25th, leading the parade to the school along with a motley collection of locals dressed as superheroes! Sunday the 26th saw the Band’s annual appearance at the Plemstall Well-Dressing, an event that, unlike last year, was blessed with good weather. July is another busy month for the Band, with a couple of particularly high profile events scheduled to take place. If you wish to see the Band in action then make a note in your diary of the following dates: Saturday 2nd – Saughall Village Fête. Wednesday 6th – Concert in Duddon Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm. Sunday 10th – The Band will be contributing to the City’s celebrations to mark the 60th anniversary of the end of the Second World War. Saturday 16th – Lord Mayor’s Parade. Keep an eye out for both the senior Band and the Training Band. Details of all these events, information on how you can sponsor the Band, as well as lots more news and photographs can be found elsewhere on this award-winning web site.

Thanks to DATS for support to the training band - information flier printing and copying. We're discussing further potential support from DATS, an engineering project and design support and recruitment company based in Widnes :) Watch this space. If you think your company would like to support the City of Chester Band in any way whatsoever, drop us an email. Examples of support needed: Ongoing costs for the website Clothing for both bands (jackets are expensive!!) Transport to contests - usually a coach for the day Music costs Band room maintenance costs (internal roof work and decoration needs doing) Instruments All support comes with bespoke sponsorship package - Your banner on our site Banners at events An outing on behalf of your business event etc etc

Welcome to Ben, Luke and Alana - new training band recruits from Christleton School... Ben's going to give the EUph a go, Luke cornet and Alana will help out on percussion! We've plenty more vacancies in the training band if you fancy having a go. The band will be rehearsing through the summer EXCEPT for the following dates: 1st and 8th and 29th of August.

Huntington School Fete. Saturday 19th June - Training Band were out again at Huntington School Fete. Thanks to Les, Andrew, Rob and Mandy for helping out - and a special thanks to Andrew Jackson for a very short notice percussion debut!! Amarillo, Blues Brothers, Floral Dance, Amazing Grace, Lord of The Dance, The Saints..... and more Something for everyone :) Chance to see the band again - alongside the main band, this Saturday at Christleton Fete.

Fantastic outing. Thanks especially to Rob, Mandy, Les and Andrew from the main band for supporting. Amarillo and the Blues Brothers went down a treat! Huntington Fete next weekend... another chance to join the band in action.

Another scoop for Brian M. Cheshire Life have gone with photo and story of the Training Band's new home - checkout the June issue :) Thanks Brian

Longtime friend of Chester, top cornet player Leon Renilson, has donated his £50 prize (music vouchers) from the Yorkshire area in March to the training band. Many thanks Leon..... off to browse the catalogues!

If you'd like to see The City of Chester Band in concert, then come along to the Methodist Church in Hamilton Street, Chester, this Saturday (21st May). You can be sure of a varied and entertaining programme of music, featuring traditional brass band marches, music from the shows, secular items, and even an arrangement of a Rolling Stones number! The concert starts at 7.30pm, and tickets are available on the door at a cost of ?5. Hope to see you there!

The training band are now working up some new music for their summer outings. This includes Show Me The Way to Amarillo, 7 weeks at number 1, and The Circle of Life from the Lion King. Fancy having a go and joining in, then get along to the rehearsals on Monday nights 6pm to 7.30, St Luke's Church Huntington. Instruments and music provided. Tuition available. Do the Peter Kay walk this summer with The City of Chester Band! Ian