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The Band was formed in 2008 as a result of two ex Brigade of Guards Drummers, both living in North Wiltshire, meeting through membership of the Guards Division Corps of Drums Association.

Stuart Sutton and John Ireland were both concerned that there are few such bands left in existence especially in the South of England and that it would be a very useful discipline to give young people in this area and a marvellous opportunity for them to learn to play a musical instrument and  perform in a marching Band.

Our Aims

To maintain a Drum & Flute Corps in North Wiltshire

To assist local Cadet Units and Civilian Bands to maintain and improve their musical skills

                              &

To keep this form of traditional music alive

We Have Won a Lottery Grant

The band applied for a grant from the Big Lottery Fund earlier this year and was very fortunate to have been awarded the amount that it asked for. This means that we are now able to purchase new instruments for the band which

                                                              will  enable our members to graduate

                                                               onto first class equipment once they have

                                                              mastered  the basics on our existing old

                                                              flutes and drums. The staff at the Big

                                                              Lottery Fund were extremely helpful and

                                                              understanding and we would like to thank

                                                              each and everyone of them. If your

                                                              organisation needs funding, you can get in

                                                              touch with them by clicking on their Logo.

Membership

Membership is open to anyone from the age of 14 upwards although youngsters from 10 years of age can also join as associate members. Membership of the Royal British Legion is a condition of joining and costs £2.50 pa for 14 to 18 year olds and £12.50 per year for adults. Associate membership is free. From Chippenham through to Swindon come and join us and learn to play in our band.

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