British Open champions Foden's Band have announced that the local Sandbach Town Council have pledged financial support to the band.

Platinum

They have undertaken a 'Platinum' sponsorhsip package, which the band hopes will reinforce the already strong link between them both.

Cheque

Chairman of the Council, Pauline Minshull presented the cheque to Andy Rolfe of Foden's Band during the monthly Town Council meeting this week.

The band will put the money to good use by funding its work in the local community.

We will endeavour to positively represent Sandbach throughout the year at the many venues we play at and that we hope to strengthen our association with the Town Council in the futureFodens

Pleased

Andy Rolfe told 4BR: "We are very pleased to secure this sponsorship as the band are proud of its roots in the local community. We will endeavour to positively represent Sandbach throughout the year at the many venues we play at and that we hope to strengthen our association with the Town Council in the future."