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All Saints for Test Valley

Test Valley Brass recently did their bit to help remember St George.

Test Valley
 

Test Valley Brass recently did their bit to commemorate England’s Patron Saint, Saint George, with a little help for the assembled members of local Beavers, Cubs and Scouts groups of all ages and sizes.

Service to life

Derek Norridge from the Scouts told 4BR: "Test Valley Brass really brought the service to life, they accompanied the hymns brilliantly which included the Scout Hymn, and the drum roll at the beginning of the National Anthem, really did make everyone stand up straight and alert."

Thanks

He continued: "I would really like to thank them for taking such an active role and supporting us as they do; they are a credit to Andover and the community."

It showed us what a fabulous organisation the scouts are and how much fun and enjoyment the young people haveMD, Chris Sharp

Proud

MD Chris Sharp added: "We are very proud to be able to help and be involved with the Andover District Scouts. It showed us what a fabulous organisation the scouts are and how much fun and enjoyment the young people have.

They are exactly the same beliefs and principles we strive for at Test Valley Brass."

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