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Spring sunshine, a few lovely pints, and a great brass band: what a fantastic combination for an enjoyable couple of hours at the Northumberland on a Sunday afternoon

What a wonderful concert, showcasing a number of new pieces of music to add to our repertoire.

For our new regular article, we are going to introduce you to a member of The Marple band each month. This month, it’s the turn of our eldest member, David Caine.

The Marple Band thoroughly enjoyed their bierkeller event at St. Christopher’s Centre in Romiley on March 17th.

The Marple Band reformed in 1964 and Mike, being a founder member gets his first mention in the history books in 1965, ‘keeping the flag flying’ for a band struggling to exist and attract players.

It’s amazing how quickly the Regional Championships in Blackpool seem to come along with the intervening year sometimes seeming to flash by from one contest to the next.

The Marple band entertained the public and we’re joined by Tesco staff in their choral rendition of Rudolph.

On Monday 19th December, three members of The Marple Band took part in the Winter Wonderland event at Firwood High School, Bolton.

What is more Christmassy than a brass band and Father Christmas? There was no denying this was the real Father Christmas, no fake about him.

On Sunday 13th November 2022, The Marple Band took part in the Remembrance Service at the Memorial Park Cenotaph in Marple.