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Stanshawe reunion plans set for next year

Former members of the Sun Life Stanshawe Band will be meeting up next year for their regular get together, some playing and some memories over a pint or two...

Stanshawe
  All former members of the band are welcome

Former members of the Sun Life Stanshawe Band have announced that they plan to enjoy a musical get together next year.

They hope to meet up over the weekend of 5th & 6th June 2021 for two days of light rehearsals rounded off with a celebratory night out and meal.

A spokesperson told 4BR: "All this will take place, hopefully, with restrictions lifted, in the pleasant market town of Wotton-under-Edge."

Any former player wishing to receive further details should contact in the first instance: contact@stanshawe.com

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