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Biker gang in Lydbrook

The Lydbrook Band will be getting their biker to entertain the crowds on the weekend.

Lydbrook
 

Lydbrook Band’s social activities have many facets, but they must be the first in the banding world to contain a group of brass banders called the ‘Brass Bikers’ – pedal bikes that is – not Hell’s Angels!

Pedal power

And this weekend, the group, about 16 in all, working with the local Forestry Commission, will cycle between venues in the Forest of Dean, and perform a 30 minute programme of music at each to entertain the locals and vistors.

Peloton

So if you happen to be in the area and see a peloton of bikers with brass instruments, then give them a toot of your horn, as they make their way to the various venues.

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