It just gets better. The stage at the memorial hall was packed with the training band players as was the hall itself with so many friends, family and supporters coming to enjoy the event.
As it is difficult for the audience to see all the youngsters on stage Band Master, Mike Dunnings, asked all those age 15 and under to take their bow at the front of the stage - there are now 18 of them. Wow!
We also had some solo's during the break and a great set from the Acorns, the new learner group, under the direction of Sophie Howes. All four of the Acorns also played brilliant solo's too.
The event was also an occasion for cheque presentations. First up was the presentation to Breakthrough Breast Cancer of a cheque for £4,410.22 raised from the Blushing Brass Charity Concert a month ago performed by the ladies of VCB and Boobs & Brass organised by Jan Tiller. Receiving the donation, Jean Murray said it would go a long way to help in the fight against breast cancer and the organisation was absolutely delighted to receive such a wonderful amount, thanking Jan and everyone who took part.
As well as giving out cheques, we received one too. During her term in office as the Lady Mayor of Verwood, Pat Morrow had chosen the Training Band to be one of her nominated charities. So what an apt occasion for her to come and present us with her donation - a fabulous £1,063. Pat was full of praise for the band and explained how it had supported her by playing at various civic events to the envy of other mayors throughout Dorset. A very big thank you to Pat.
Well done to everyone for a fabulous Coffee Morning Concert
