Saturday April 27th Concert in Chester Town Hall, with The Male Voice Choir Ticket sales are slow, which is bad news for The COuntess of Chester Breast Care Appeal!!!! It's only a fiver, put casualty on the video and join us. Concert starts 7.45, with training band on from 7.15! Be there or be square!

Our 'Expert' Juniors made a special trip to the BBC Studios in Manchester last Thursday, to watch Leyland Championship Band record some tracks for the radio. Thanks to Leon Renilson for setting this up, the kids heard some fantastic playing, including a solo from Leon himself. This follows visits to Fodens rehearsal, and contact with other top bands, a feature of the Training Band development that it is planned to continue. Next is a second contest workshop planned for June (date to be confirmed).

The City of Chester Band lead the St George's Day Scout Parade yesterday, Sunday 21st April. Joined by Christopher Clowes (on Euph) from the Training Band, and dep Alan Birch (Eflat Bass) from Wrexham Brass (was Rhos), the Senior Band made the most of a sunny morning, as they wound their way from the Castle Square through the City Streets to The Cathedral. The return march was lead by the Warrington Phoenix Band, with Chester following in mid procession. The next march out in Chester will be The Lord Mayors Parade on Sat June 15th.

Additional rehearsal this week, Weds 20.30hrs, the rehearsal together with the Male Voice Choir. Church behind Est Est Est. Contact Les for more details....

Congratulations to Kirsty Blain. Not only has she just passed her grade 4 tenor hron exam, but also her grade 1 on the clarinet. One with Merit and one a distinction (not sure which!).... She's got her eye on trying the saxaphone next..... Kirsty is a member of both the Training Band and the Senior band, and has played in 2 contests with the band. She's a year 7 student at Upton High School, and is taught by Peter Dalton. Wow!

Get your tickets noe for: Together in Concert The City of Chester Band, together with The City of Chester Male Voice CHoir SATURDAY 27th APRIL 7.30pm Chester Town Hall Tickets only £5, from the information centre, or email for more info to [email protected]

Chairman Ian MacDonald Band Master Rob MacDonald MD Derek Mitchell Secretary Les Platt Contest Sec Rob Fletcher Minutes Sec Sylvia MacDonald Tr. Band Conductor Paula Bell Tr Band Liaison Ian Clowes Treasurer Doug Dalzell Webmaster Philip Clowes Librarian Sylvia MacDonald Pub. Relations Ian Clowes Equip Off Rob Fletcher

Monday: Training Band as usual - 6.30 MT Scout Hut, NO main band Weds: No rehearsal Fri: AGM at 20.00hrs followed by quick blow!

A very creditable 11th place was won on Sunday in the North West Regionals. With 174 points, Chester came 1tth out of the 19 bands competing, and are well placed in an estimated 9th place as we look towards next years event. Playing without a first trombone, Baritone Paula Bell doubling many parts!, the band performed well, winning a positive summary from the adjudicator.

Regional trip on Sunday Coach leaves the band room at 7am prompt. Picking up at Mickle Trafford thereafter and Helsby Details from Les if needed. Time is tight so don't be late!