Kingdom triumphant with charity total

The hardy New Year's Day swimmers of Kingdom Brass have raised close on £1,300 for the SANDS charity.

Monday, 04 February 2013

The hardy New Year’s Day swimmers of Kingdom Brass, who plunged into the icy waters of the Firth of Forth with their trombones have raised £1276.25 for their fabulous ‘Loony Dook’ efforts.

Extremities

Chris Mansfield, David Frame and Bill Sandell may still be recovering the feeling in their extremities as they look to warm up on ‘Harmony Music’ for the Scottish Championship in a few weeks time, but they will be delighted that they have been able to help the SANDS Charity so well.

This an amazing total, and we are so happy to be able to give support to a wonderful charity and the work it continues to undertakeKingdom trio

Grateful

They told 4BR: "We are so grateful thanks to everyone who donated, especially at a time of year when every penny counts.

This an amazing total, and we are so happy to be able to give support to a wonderful charity and the work it continues to undertake."

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