*
banner

Big Mac support from Friary

Friary Brass Band will entering into the festive mood with shoppers to add yet more support for a fine charity cause.

Friary
  The band will raising funds for Macmillan Cancer Support.

National Championship finalist Friary Brass Band will return to Camberley's 'Meadows Centre' next weekend to further its support for a charitable cause by performing carols and festive music to shoppers.

Macmillan

Over the years the band has split the proceeds equally between band funds and the Kent, Surrey & Sussex Air Ambulance Trust. However, this year the band's chosen charity is Macmillan Cancer Support, with Band Chairperson David Wicks telling 4BR: "With two of our players currently undergoing treatment for cancer, it's now appropriate to direct our efforts to Macmillan.

We hope that shoppers will give generously to help this worthy charity which provides all round support for those affected by cancer."

Friary will be at The Meadows on Sunday 22nd December from 11.00am until 3.00pm.

Sarcoma UK

Members of the band also recently performed to help raise funds for another major cancer charity at London's St Giles-in-the-Fields church for an event held by Sarcoma UK.

Hosted by actor Mark Osmond, the evening included music and song from high profile guests with the music provided by the newly formed Brass Coalition, a band assembled and conducted by Matthew Ruel involving no fewer than nine current and four former Friary players including Matthew himself.

Special

In thanking the band and the players, Sarcoma UK's Director of Fundraising and Communications, Kerry Reeves-Kneip commented: "Without a doubt, this was our best concert yet, and your music played such a huge part in making it so special."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Alison Balsom OBE

Mail headline highlights depressing attitudes towards female performers

August 30 • The decision of multiple award winning trumpet player Alison Balsom to retire from the concert stage has been met with an awful objectifying Daily Mail headline.


mORTIMER tROPHY

Mortimer Maestro Trophy ready for a new home

August 30 • For the 35th time this year a Mortimer Maestro Trophy will be presented to the conductor of the British Open Champion.


Mental Health

Crofton to continue support for mental health awareness with new project

August 30 • Yorkshire band takes a proactive approach to mental health wellbeing series of initiatives around their music making.


Brett Baker

Final touches in place for Baker heroics

August 30 • Brett Baker's latest solo CD release will be available at the Royal Albert Hall.


Dobcross Silver Band - Yorkshire Imperial Band

Sunday 31 August • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Petworth Town Band

August 30 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for BASS TROMBONE, CORNET and TUBA. We are an active band with a full calendar of engagements and are led by our inspirational MD Paula Streeter. We would welcome new players to join our band


Enderby Band

August 30 • Enderby Band (Leicestershire, Championship section) seek: . 2nd EUPHONIUM, Bb BASS & PERCUSSION (expressions of interest from any perc disciplines are welcome). . We are an ambitious, friendly band with a sensibly full calendar of contests and concerts.


Stretford Band

August 30 • Our community based Stretford Band (Manchester) needs YOU! We are looking for enthusiastic bass, trombone and percussion players or any player who fancies a relaxed blow without the pressure of competition. No auditions. Good fun guaranteed. . .


Lt Col David Barringer MBE

BMus (Hons)
Conductor and adjudicator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd