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Lydney Training Band had a fantastic time at the Rising Stars Concert, sponsored by the Forest of Dean Lions and the Friends of Scarr Bandstand. Highlights included Rhys performing Daisy Bell and our Front Row Cornet Team: Dougie, Herbie and Sadie performing the Mexican Hat Dance. The day ended with a massed bands finale with a range of performances including Sweet Caroline, When the Saints Come Marching In and Connecticut Caper!
Tomorrow, Lydney Training Band are returning to Scarr Bandstand for the annual Rising Stars concert, which showcases the wealth of upcoming talent within the brass band community in the Forest of Dean, culminating in an awesome massed bands finale. Grab a rug, pack a few snacks, remember your suncream and join us for a fabulous afternoon of entertainment!
It was such a pleasure and honour to be able to help the Lydney Branch of the Royal British Legion celebrate their 100th anniversary today.
If you have ever attended one of our rehearsals, you might have noticed two stalwarts of the band: Ken and Roger Powell. They're two of the band's longest serving current members having joined over 60 years ago. Since the establishment of Lydney Training Band in the mid-2000s, they have also acted as tutors guiding well over 100 players at the start of their musical journeys. We found out this week that in recognition of their years of service to developing the next generation of brass players, they have been shortlisted for the 2024 Brass Bands England Services to Youth Award!
We’re just over two-thirds of the way through but we’d love to wish a very happy Pride Month all those who celebrate it, whether as a member of the LGBTQ+ community or as a friend, family member or supporter.
In spite of some very changeable weather, Lydney Training Band was able to put on a cracking show at St Briavels Carnival yesterday! Well done to the soloists and our ‘Mexican Trio’.
We had a jam-packed Training Band rehearsal last night! This Saturday, the Training Band will be performing at St Briavels Carnival! The festivities start at 1:30pm and you’ll be able to catch the Band between 2:30pm - 4:00pm.
Last night, Lydney's Principal Cornet attended the beacon lighting at the D-Day Commemoration Service in Alvington.  Later this month, Lydney Town Band will be helping the Lydney Branch of the Royal British Legion mark their centenary with a special event at Lydney Rugby Club. Today, we’re taking time to remember the 80th anniversary of D-Day. There are a range of events happening across the Forest of Dean to mark this event, including a special lighting of the beacon on The Mesne on Primrose Hill in Lydney this evening at 9:15pm.
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