Funding Successes
Saturday 5th Apr 2003, early evening
The roof work has now been completed - and it hasn't rained since!! good news on the funding front. The work cost £3,150, plus additional work to be done inside on the roof. We received £1,000 from the Westminster Trust, and a new donation of £1,000 from a Middle East backer.... in the words of chairman Phil Mottershead: "Band members were delighted to receive the news of a generous donation to band funds at their AGM last Monday evening. They were even more pleased when they discovered that the mystery donor is a temporarily absent member of the band! Jon Vail , who is working in the U.A.E. for two years, has matched the £1000 we have been granted by The Duke of Westminister Foundation to help towards the cost of repairing the bandroom roof. John has also made a donation to the Training Band towards new uniforms. His generosity is greatly appreciated and his playing position in the band is secured for life upon his return!" I note Phil didn't say which position exactly.... This means we are still looking for well over a £1,000 to pay for the work... anyone out there want to match Jon's dosh!?!