Alder Valley Brass have been fortunate to be granted one of the twelve charity days at Longstock Park Water Garden. Sunday 21st August 2016.
This is a part of the Leckford Estate which is fully owned and managed by Waitrose. Alder Valley Brass are collecting money to enable them to purchase new uniforms. Address: Longstock Park Water Garden, Longstock Park, Stockbridge, Hampshire SO20 6EH.
Voted 'the finest water garden in the world' by the International Water Lily Society. The extensive water garden was created by John Spedan Lewis in the 1940s as a place to work and reflect. The garden has an inspiring collection of plants from around the world, that provide interest all year round.
The seven acres of garden includes two and a half acres of lakes, which are fed by the River Test so the water remains very clear, the maze of interconnecting islands and woodland glades combine to create a different vista at every turn. It is the perfect environment to cultivate a diversity of water-loving plants and there are over 40 different types of water lily alone. All this creates a garden that attracts visitors from all over the world.
This was the last Summer item of the summer season, the money raised would go towards new uniform.
A concert was held on Saturday, 12 November, 2016 at St Andrews Church, Upper Church Lane, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 7PW. Following the success of last years event, Alder Valley Brass were pleased to return to St Andrews to present an evening of band and organ music featuring local organist, Richard Anderson.
Cllr John Ward and Mrs Ward were guests of honour. Roger Burke, Musical Director for Alder Valley Brass conducted his last concert for the band on Saturday night. A presentation of Wine and glasses was made to Roger, who has been the Musical Director for 9 years by Roy Hancock, Trustee. We all wish Roger well for the future.
Alder Valley Brass Principal Cornet player, Steve Burgess, played the Last Post and Reveille at the Farnham Remembrance Service on Sunday 13th November. The band lead the parade through Farnham to the War Memorial. A variety of quiet reflective music was played during the wreath laying ceremony. The band then lead the way to a church service at St Andrew's church in Farnham. Cllr and Mrs John Ward, were in attendance. First photograph by and used here with the kind permission of Vaidas Gerikas.
Playing Christmas Carols at National Trust Winchester City Mill. The next day the band played at National Trust Polesden Lacey.
Alder Valley Brass played to a full house at the Aldershot Football annual carol service at Holy Trinity Church, Victoria Road, Aldershot.
Five hours playing in and around Guildford to raise funds for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice, Farnham and the Band. Thank you to everyone who donated money. We shall continue to fundraise in some local supermarkets around Farnham and Aldershot this coming week leading up to Christmas.
