\nAs part of our Distinctly Local campaign, we have donated \u00a3200 to The Moulton \u201977 Brass Band, which has been struggling with its finances due to the cancellation of all performances since March.<\/p>\n
The Moulton \u201977 Brass Band is a brass band made up entirely of amateur players and is funded by engagement fees and member subscriptions. The band\u2019s music ranges from traditional brass band marches to classical arrangements and contemporary pieces.<\/p>\n
After losing its home at the local working men\u2019s club, the band has struggled financially over recent years. It now has to pay \u00a330 per rehearsal at the local village hall, and with only 15 members currently this has had a huge financial impact on the band.<\/p>\n
Income for the band comes from membership subscriptions paid by the members and payments from local performances, such as village fetes and bandstand jobs, but all of which have been cancelled in the current climate.<\/p>\n
The donation is part of our Distinctly Local campaign, which aims to support two local charities or organisations every month. The programme has continued to support local causes throughout the current pandemic, which has made a great difference to communities adapting to the \u2018new normal\u2019.<\/p>\n
Kerry Jones, Sales Director for Mulberry Homes said, \u201cA key element of our Distinctly Local campaign is the commitment to strengthening, and forging lasting partnerships with, the communities local to our developments, particularly in the midst of the current pandemic.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a pleasure to be able to make this donation towards Moulton \u201977 Brass Band and we hope the funds will offer a helping hand, especially whilst they are unable to raise money from performing.\u201d<\/p>\n
Rachael Stoneham, Chairperson for Moulton \u201877 Brass Band added, \u201cThe support that we have received from Mulberry Homes has been greatly received and we are so thankful that they have been able to help us financially during this unsettling time.<\/p>\n
\u201cMy vision for this year was to build the band back up to a full brass band, which should consist of at least 25 players and three percussionists, so we are currently quite a few players short. We\u2019d also like to build a junior band to enable us to have players filtering up to the main band, but this is also something else we\u2019ve had to put on hold in the current climate.<\/p>\n
\u201cOnce the band rehearsals are back up and running, we hope also be able to purchase new music, which we look forward to sharing with Mulberry Homes.\u201d<\/p>\n
To find out more about The Moulton \u201977 Brass Band, visit https:\/\/moulton77brassband.webs.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n