Good to see local business supporting the Cowes Concert Band. This in from Simon Smith. Ed
A Cowes-based estate agent has given a significant boost to the town’s brass band with a £500 grant towards new instruments.
The sponsorship from Megan Baker Estate Agents takes Cowes Concert Band’s fundraising campaign total past £3,000, helping ensure its long-term future.
Close ties with the community
Megan said: “I know how popular the band is on the Island and what a vital part they play in entertaining residents and visitors throughout the year. The band shares our values of forming close ties with the community and I hope they continue going from strength to strength”
The 61 year-old band started its drive for extra funds 18 months ago, approaching businesses and organisations in the Cowes area for sponsorship or donations.
Biggest donation so far
Musical director Andy Norman said the cash from Megan Baker Estate Agents was the biggest single donation so far. “The response from the town has been fantastic, particularly in these difficult economic times. Many of our instruments were very old and in a poor condition so we could not offer them to new members, but we are gradually acquiring new ones and the band is in good shape with 26 players on our books.”
The band always welcomes new brass or percussion players and rehearses on Monday evenings at St Mary’s parish hall. Anyone interested in joining should contact Andy on 077861 66304.
Image: Megan Banker (centre) with Cowes Concert Band members Paul Savill (left) and Simon Smith
