Chippenham Town Band travelled a bit further afield to Swindon Town Gardens to play in the Bandstand on the 17th August. We played a variety of pieces with a lovely audience that enjoyed the music and the sunshine we had for the afternoon . Our next performance is 14th September at John Coles Park 3-5pm….
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13th July 2025, John Coles Park Summer Bandstand Concert
Last Sunday, 13th July, we played in John Coles Park, Chippenham with a program that stretched from 19th century opera tunes to 21st century film music and many things in between! Due to the hot weather, we and our audience took to the shade of the trees. It would have been very warm on that…
28th June 2025, Biddestone Fete
It was very enjoyable to return to Biddestone Fete on Saturday 28th June. Photos courtesy of Margaret and Martin.
22nd June 2025, Walk To Remember, Bowood Estate
We had a lovely time performing for the Alzheimers Society ‘Walk to Remember’ at Bowood House on the 22nd June.
4th May 2025, John Coles Park Summer Bandstand Concert
Whilst the afternoon was rather colder than expected for May, there was a great turnout of visitors to the park and many tunes were played including our Star Wars medley for “May the Fourth” and recent additions to our repertoire that we have been practising over the winter months such as New York, New York…
24th Dec 2024 Christmas Eve Concert, Center Parcs Longleat, 12-2pm
We finished 2024 with a festive concert at the Plaza, Center Parcs near Longleat. Many carols were played with attendees joining in. It’s a fantastic place to play this time of year as the whole resort is decorated for Christmas. Looking forward to 2025!
15th Dec 2024 Carols by Candlelight Service, St Michael & All Angels Church, Kington St Michael, 4-5pm
We were honoured to be asked to participate in the Carols by Candlelight service at St Michael & All Angels Church, Kington St Michael. We played a carol accompanied by the congregation after each reading. The church felt very festive with the candles lit all around and there were several Christmas trees decorated by local…
14th Dec 2024, Chippenham Male Voice Choir’s Christmas Cracker Concert, St Andrew’s Church, Chippenham 8-10pm
We joined Chippenham Male Voice Choir and mezzo soprano soloist Marie Elliott for a festive evening full of Christmas tunes. The programme included a selection of band pieces: In the Christmas Mood, White Christmas, Sleigh Ride, The Snowman theme, Variations on a Theme by Prokofieff, Santa Claus is Comin’ to Town and Seasonal Greetings. We…
30th Nov 2024, Christmas Concert at Leekes Melksham 11:30-12:30
We had a great time yesterday playing Christmas tunes and carols for an hour at Leekes, Melksham as part of Leekes’ busy weekend festive schedule (including a choir, Elvis act and reindeer!) Some of the visitors even joined in during the carols which was delightful. Our Christmas music included Snowman and an “In the Christmas…
10th Nov 2024 Center Parcs Longleat Remembrance Sunday Concert
We were honoured to be asked to play a Remembrance Sunday Concert at the Center Parcs resort near Longleat. Alan conducted the band as a special concert and our instruments included flute, trumpet, clarinet, trombone, tuba, tenor and alto saxophones. Our variety of songs including marches, big band and classic tunes to suit the occasion….