Brighton & Hove City Brass Band earlier this year qualified to represent London & Southern Counties at the Lower Section finals in Harrogate and as a result have been trying to raise the much needed funds to attend.

Travel costs

Solo horn player Jenny Ireland is preparing with a small team to complete a sponsored bike ride to raise funds to help the band with the costs of travel and accommodation.

When they arrive at Preston Park the band will be there to greet them and will perform for a couple of hours in the park — although the team may well have aching legs and a few saddle sores!4BR

Marathon effort

This Saturday, lead by Jenny, they will be setting off from Angmering heading along the coastal path past Worthing, Lancing, Shoreham, Hove and along to Brighton Pier then up to Preston Park hoping to arrive at the Park around 3pm. The target they are aiming for is 26 miles.

When they arrive at Preston Park the band will be there to greet them and will perform for a couple of hours in the park — although the team may well have aching legs and a few saddle sores!

Chris Hoy look out!