*
banner

Charity begins at home for Leyland

The Leyland Band has become a registered charity and has some extra helping hands too...

Leyland
 

The Leyland Band has now become a Registered Charity (no 1129485).

Tax breaks

The move consolidates the financial status of the band allowing the use of tax breaks available.

Development Officer, Andrew Blackledge told 4BR: "This is a major milestone on our business plan to ensure the band not only survives but prospers for future generations. Our supporters will be pleased to know that charitable donations may be increased by gift aid."

Andrew added: "Charitable status will also raise the visible profile of the band ensuring a stable platform for investigating further funding and partnering opportunities."

Charitable status will also raise the visible profile of the band ensuring a stable platform for investigating further funding and partnering opportunitiesAndrew Blackledge

New initiative

Meanwhile, at the first concert in the Leyland Band Matinee series an appeal was made for practical assistance in publicising the events.

Romance in Brass

'Romance in Brass', the first of the bands matinee themed concerts was a great success kicking off this new initiative, but the band realised that extra help was needed to meet the deamnd for tickets for future events.

A meeting was set up and the band was amazed at the response. From this initial meeting the 'Leyland 2009' support committee has been formed, and the help made the second concert — 'Stage and Screen Hits' a huge success.

Significant profit

Andrew confirmed this to 4BR: "I can't thank our volunteers enough. The second series concert was a major success generating a significant profit for band funds and this formula will now roll out for the remaining concerts of what will become an annual series. Many of our volunteers first heard Leyland band 50 to 60 years ago and to have this level of support from people who really care about our future is heart warming."

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    


Cory

Last chord for Cory legends

June 30 • The final notes of a decade of unprecedented success have been delivered by Glyn and Helen Williams at Cory Band.


Hepworth

Report & Result: Red Admiral March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • The wizards of Hepworth pick up yet another march and hymn tune victory as they take the inaugural Red Admiral honours.


Crofton

Result: Wetherby Drovers March & Hymn Tune Contest

June 30 • Crofton Silver drive home with the top prize at Wetherby.


Mnozil

Mnozil Brass booked for Symphony Hall in 2027

June 30 • After their memorable performance in Birmingham on the weekend, over 650 tickets have already been snapped up for their 2027 return.


The Portsmouth Grammar School - Concert by The Black Dyke Band

Saturday 28 June • St Marys Church, Fratton, Portsmouth PO15PA PO15PA


Petworth Town Band - Fete in the Park with Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Grounds of Petworth Park GU28 9LR


Petworth Town Band - Farnham Brass Band and Petworth Town Band

Saturday 28 June • Farnham Carnival


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Billingshurst Carnival

Sunday 29 June • Carnival through Billingshurst and concert at Recreation Ground RH14 9SX


Simon Langton Brass - Deal Memorial Bandstand

Sunday 29 June • The Strand, Walmer, Deal CT14 7DY CT14 7DY


Linthwaite Band

July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Principal Cornet. . Would you like to be a part of the process to lead & shape the future of the band? Newport Borough Brass Band are looking for a dynamic Principal Cornet player to lead the team.


Newport Borough Brass Band

July 1 • We are inviting applications for the position of Musical Director.. The band are looking for a positive and dynamic leader who can further develop our players skills & aid us in our aspirations of reaching the 1st section.


Alan Widdop


Conductor, Brass teacher, Adjudicator (ABBA)


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd