The Friends of the National Youth Band of Great Britain has celebrated its first anniversary and is proud to report that it has donated over £2,000 to the funds of the band

Fine year

Secretary, Dr Roy Newsonme, told 4BR: "It's been a fine year and we think it is important that we do our bit to help secure the future of the Youth Band and that of the National Children’s Band. This is seen as a brilliant achievement in these days of recession and the credit crunch."

It's been a fine year and we think it is important that we do our bit to help secure the future of the Youth Band and that of the National Children’s BandDr Roy Newsome

Enrolling

Members receive periodical news letters telling them of the activities of the two bands, along with possible discounts on certain concert tickets and CDs.

Roy added: "New members are enrolling every month, so if anyone would like to help please consider joining us."

Further details:

For further details please contact Dr Roy Newsome (Secretary) at 17 Belmont Drive, Bury, Lancashire BL8 2HU or on roy.newsome@talktalk.net.