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NEW BUCKENHAM SILVER BAND
New Buckenham Silver Band is in grave danger of folding as we have so few members who are struggling to keep it going. This means we are unable to take on any engagements and therefore our income has decreased dramatically and like so many organisations at the moment, we find ourselves in a bit of a predicament. The Band has been playing for over 120 years and has a wealth of history and we feel very responsible as caretakers of the organisation, but are finding it increasingly difficult to keep going. As we are a charity, all our assets including instruments, stands, music and uniforms would have to be returned to The Charity Commission with the hope that some other band would benefit from them, but it would be a very sad day for the village of New Buckenham to lose such a splendid organisation and also for those of us who still enjoy making music and entertaining the public.
We are urging anyone - especially if you have past associations with the band - to think of any solutions to our problem. If any of you are past players and would like to rekindle your interest we would welcome one and all - whatever your ability or age. Beginners would also be welcome as we have a selection of instruments to borrow. If there is a percussionist out there looking for an outlet to play, we have a full kit and selection of percussion instruments which are desperate to see the light of day again.
Please help us to save this wonderfully historic band so that many future generations will continue to benefit. We have a wonderful musical repotoire with music to suit all ages. If you have any ideas that could help us or you would like to come to a meeting to air your views, please contact our Chairwoman Pauline Bott on 01953 860425 or our Secretary/Treasurer Elizabeth Abbott on 01953 452314.
Thankyou so much for taking time to read this letter, we look forward to hearing from you.
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