Hepworth Band will be hosting a special charity concert for the Albie Sugden Foundation at Christ Church, Holmfirth on Saturday 24th May (7.00pm).

Funding research

The Foundation funds research to find kinder, more effective treatments for young people affected by a brain tumour diagnosis. Oncology treatment for children is aggressive, painful, and unforgiving. The Foundation aims to make the treatment experience more tolerable by providing toys and equipment for children whilst in hospital.

It is also a charity close to the heart of the band through cornet player Joe Hainsworth's wife Megan who was a room leader of the nursery Albie attended. She had a really close bond with Albie and even spent time looking after Albie for the family outside of work.

Since Albie's passing, she has kept close contact with the family and has been a driving force to bring the concert to fruition.

Tickets for the concert are available from: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/hepworth-band

Marshall and Read

The Hatfield & Askern Colliery Band will be holding a special concert later this month to celebrate the lives of two of their notable bandsmen — Brian Marshall and David Read MBE.

The two It will be held at St George's Minster in Doncaster (DNI 1RD) on 31st May (7.00pm)

To find out more go to: www.hatfieldandaskern.band

Air Ambulance

An All Star Brass Band will get together on Sunday 1st June to help raise funds for the North West Air Ambulance Charity.

Led by conductor Mark Peacock with payers from many leading bands, it takes place at St George's Parish Church in Tyldesley on Sunday 1st June (7.00pm) with tickets available on the door (cash only).

A representative of the charity will give a short overview of the work they undertake — one that has a close resonance with organiser and baritone player Keith Muggeridge.

The event marks the 10th anniversary since the work of the charity saved his life following a car accident.