The presence of a Band in the village, circa 1830, can be supported by articles to be found in the Salisbury Journal, which allows us to share a place in history alongside such well known names as Black Dyke Mills and Besses o' the Barn.
Records that far back are somewhat lacking, reference to Militia records show that a number of villagers accepted the call to arms for the Crimean Campaign and some were given instruments to form a band. Though they set sail from Portsmouth, it appears that they only reached Zante in the Mediterranean.
The twentieth century saw the Band go from strength to strength and survive the two World Wars with the help of other bands in the area, with whom they shared jobs.
Early instrumentation included some woodwind, but by the 1930's these had been superseded, leaving the Band wholly brass with the exception of percussion.
Village functions such as fetes and dances were their prime source of income, until as transport improved they were able to spread their wings and play further afield.
During the inter war period, the Band competed in London, Salisbury and Bournemouth, thereafter their efforts have been at more regional venues. Success has been mixed, but considering their background, they have generally acquitted themselves well.
Over the years membership of the Band has seen family names constantly recurring and we can still claim to be a local Band, with most members living within five miles.
A full history of the Band, entitled Blow by Blow has been published and is available through the Band shop, various retail outlets and Amazon.co.uk.