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Forest of Dean youngsters get ready for debut appearance

The new Forest of Dean Brass Training Band to make debut on a playful stage...

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  The band's youngest play is Noah aged just 5!

The recently formed Forest of Dean Brass Training Band are preparing for their first public performance next weekend.

They will be performing both before and after Wlydwood Art's production of 'Passing the Baton', a play created and written by playwright Mike Akers based on the memories of Robert Morgan MBE of the Lydbrook Band on Saturday 17th March at the Onward Hall in Yorkley.

Looking forward

Training Band coordinator, Kristyann Symonds told 4BR: "We are really looking forward to this especially as it coincides with the final day of the famous Six Nations Rugby Tournament.

Our programme therefore has a 'Six Nations' theme with music from England, Ireland, Wales, Scotland, France and not forgetting Italy!

The play is great, so it should be a fantastic event and entry is free!"

We are really looking forward to this especially as it coincides with the final day of the famous Six Nations Rugby TournamentTraining Band coordinator, Kristyann Symonds

Come along and join up

Kristyann added: "We are really happy with the way the Training Band is developing but we would love to welcome more new players of all ages and abilities.

Instruments can be supplied so youngsters don't have to worry if they don't have one as there are even plastic instruments for very young players."

To find out more visit the band's website at: www.forestbrasstrainingband.co.uk

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