‘As well as the senior band the association also has a ‘B’ band made up of 34 younger and more inexperienced players who when the opportunity arises pass through to the senior band. All the band members are amateur musicians with ages ranging from 14 years up to 65 years of age and all give their time freely to come and make music. We perform around 60 concerts each year in and around the local area helping to support other groups such as local churches, school and hospitals with fund raising activities. The Association has no commercial financial backing and all the funds are raised with the hard work and dedication of its members.’