This year, the Royal British Legion Band, Christchurch have been

asked to perform at the Christchurch Community Celebrations. The event

takes place on 29th May 2010.

The band will be playing a

selection of music from their new repertoire, in Saxon Square from

12.30pm until 1.15pm

Their Musical Director, Steff Emmett said

"We are very pleased to have been asked to perform for the Christchurch

Community Celebrations and showcase some of our new repertoire. We are

always keen to support the local community".

"The band is are

seeking new members and anyone interested will be able to come along and

have a listen and come and talk to myself or the players afterwards".

Also

performing at 10am will be the Squadron Band from 171 (Christchurch)

Air Training Corps.

The Air Cadet band started 3 years ago with just

5 member. Now it has swollen to a healthy 14 ! Members range from 13 to

18 and have not had any musical training until joining the band. The

band consists of Bell Lyres and Drums but differs greatly from other

cadet bands because of their incorporation of bugles.