Garforth Brass has recently been on the receiving end of a £1,000 cheque from local councillor Mark Dobson to help the band in their financial preperations for the Harrogate National Finals later this year.

Delighted

The Councilloer commented: "I am delighted to actively support the Band and realise the importance of having such a successful band in the Garforth and Swillington area. I will be there to support them at the finals in Harrogate and, I wish them every success on that day."

Tenor horn

The donation will enable the band to purchase a tenor horn and assist in their quest to win the title of 'National Champions of Great Britain' in September.

We hold a debt of gratitude to the local people who have had to dig deep during this recession and have helped to fund the bandMD, Steve Bailey

Look forward

MD, Steve Bailey added: "The band look forward to receiving further support from the Local Council. We hold a debt of gratitude to the local people who have had to dig deep during this recession and have helped to fund the Band. Indeed, they are a band that the whole of the local area should be proud of."