Selkirk Silver Band recently received a grant from Awards for All Scotland after putting together an application to buy new instruments to start a learners group, the result of which was funding of nearly £4000.

Good use

This week it all came together with 12 youngsters between the ages of 7 and 10 visiting the band hall to receive a brand new instrument and tuition from resident bandmaster Colin Kemp.

the future of the Border bands seem to be healthy for some time to come. Certainly for us it’s a great timeChairman, Graham Borthwick

Future

Chairman Graham Borthwick told 4BR: "We are delighted and grateful to receive such a grant.

The future of the band is always a concern especially when there are so many other things to occupy young minds. Seeing all these youngsters with the passion to take up the challenge of a new instrument not only at Selkirk but across the Borders shows that the future of the Border bands seem to be healthy for some time to come. Certainly for us it’s a great time to look to the future."