The prize-winning Aldbourne Band treated supporters to a great Proms concert in St Michael’s, Aldbourne, on Bank Holiday Monday, and despite the rain raised more than £1,500.
The event is the band’s main fund raiser of the year, the proceeds coming from a huge home-made tea and cake stand as well as a raffle table with prizes provided by local businesses.
The £100 cash first prize from West Street Motors was won by Thomas Bilkey, much to his delight of his father, Paul, who plays soprano sax in the band and had bought his son the ticket.
Chairman James Sheppard told Marlborough News Online: “We are really pleased that so many local businesses and people support us. The Aldbourne Band was established over 150 years ago and the fact that it is still in existence and thriving is fantastic.
“We have a training band, a great supporters group with The Friends, charity status and competing at championship level against bands which have major sponsorship support, shows what can be done with commitment, enthusiasm and belief.”
The band can be heard on Sunday September 2 at the Pond in Aldbourne where it will be playing at the carnival church service starting at 6pm. This will then be followed by their last Pond Concert of the year during which the lowering of the carnival flags will take place.
