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Shrewton Silver Band is a traditional brass band which has flourished in the Salisbury area of Wiltshire for over 150 years. The band has a comprehensive library of music to suit most occasions and tastes, and is generally available throughout the year to provide music for Concerts, Fetes, Weddings, Church Services and Mess Functions etc.
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.jpg) Shrewton Band Harrogate 2008 |
| Next Public Event - Shrewton Flower Show One of the main events of the year in Shrewton. Saturday 31st Jul on the recreation Ground from 1.30pm. The Band will play a wide selection of pieces whilst visitors view competition entries and browse the boot sale. Dont miss the band stall! Link to the caravan club website. | ||
| Shrewton - Churches Together A service and picnic held in the afternoon of Sunday 25th July on the school field. | ||
| Salisbury - Old George Mall We made one of our regular summer visits on Saturday 17th July to entertain the shoppers and tourists in Salisbury City Centre. With only a minute or two of rain we played to appreciative crowds raising just over £300 towards band funds. | ||
| Brigmerston Fete This was a simple run through the A-Z in the pad selecting summer favourites rewarded with hot dogs and drinks. Kate ran the band jumble stall to add to the Harrogate Fund. | ||
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Trowbridge Armed Forces march and
concert On Sunday 27th June in Trowbridge park Shrewton Band supported
the parade and then played marches and 40's music for an hour a on the bandstand.
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British Legion County Rededication Parade. In fine weather the Shrewton Band led the parade from Wilton Market Square and then played hymns in The Church of St Mary and St Nicholas. With comments like " you made all the difference" from veterans it is obvious that the bands' performance was appreciated. | |
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Band Coffee Morning. Held at Dave and Mary's in Tanners Lane Shrewton. 10am to midday on Sat 29th May 10. The usual excellent company was provided by players and friends of the band and the event raised around £400. Thank you all who braved the weather! | |
 On parade in Salisbury |
Making of the Mayor. Salisbury Guildhall to St Thomas' church parade. Saturday 15th May 10. 1100hrs. Shrewton Band led the parade through the centre of the city and back after the service. During the ceremony the band welcomed the new Mayor with a fanfare in the church. | |
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Shrewton Band at Durrington 2009 |
Durrington Concert Durrington Village Hall, Sat 8th May 2010. Shrewton Silver Band played a range of brass band favourites, well-known film themes and light popular music. This followed a very successful band jumble sale and we extend our thanks to all who assisted in both events. Around £1000 was raised to support our participation in the National Brass Band Finals this September. | |
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2nd Section, 2nd Prize |
Contest Result Shrewton Band achieved runners-up in 2nd Section (and Promotion) at the West of England Contest in Torquay held on 14th March 10. Link to grading tables for all results. See full results at 4BarsRest.com and link to Retrospective. Link to Salisbury Journal write up. |
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Updated 25/07/2010
