St Minver Silver Band

Photo: Martin Broadfoot

With the further easing of the Covid guidelines from 19th July the band has resumed a nearly normal schedule of rehearsals for both the Senior and Training bands. As a result of the enthusiasm and diligence of our MD, Kevin Ackford, we have managed to recruit several new players during the last six months and we are in a fairly healthy state. We also played our first public performance since late 2019 when we provided the music for the hymns at the open air church service at St Michael’s, Porthilly, on July 25th . Although we have a few other one-off engagements planned in August and September, many local summer activities have cancellations and the round of fetes and open days that we formerly anticipated, will not be happening this year. In view of the abnormally large numbers of visitors expected on the beaches this summer, we have also erred on the side of caution and cancelled our regular Tuesday evening concerts at Polzeath. Instead, we have arranged to play a concert at Blakes Keiro caravan park, St Minver, throughout August on Tuesday evenings at 7 pm. The public is welcome to attend these at no charge, courtesy of the site owner, Ian Mably, who is also a band member. Updates on band news can be found on our Facebook page. You can also message us via Facebook. Donations to the band can be made either directly on Facebook or through easyfundraising. org.uk. This site lists the many retailers who will divert a small percentage of any online purchases to St Minver Silver Band as the purchaser’s nominated organisation (at no cost to the purchaser). Anyone who would like to learn to play a brass or percussion instrument, or any player who would like to join us, should contact Kevin Ackford on 07866510297 or Garry Gauss on 01208 814170. All ages are welcome. Our normal rehearsal nights are Tuesdays 7 till 9 pm and Thursday 7 till 8.30 pm for the Senior Band, and Thursdays 6 till 7 pm for the Training Band. Garry Gauss