Welcome to our band website
. A traditional British brass band in the heart of the East Berkshire countryside, Waltham St. Lawrence Band was founded in 1886, and continues to make a significant contribution to local events. We are a non-contesting band, open to players of all levels of ability who want to make music for pleasure and entertain the public. You will find more details on the band's history and aims in the About Us page.- WSL Parish Fete
The band played as usual at the Waltham St. Lawrence parish fete on 14 June.
- Brinsworth House
13 June: WSL band provided music for the garden party at Brinsworth House retirement home.
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Support your local music-makers - join our draw club! £15 a year puts you in each month, including November's Xmas special.
Other recent engagements:
- 4th May: The band braved showers and chill winds for the Woodley Gardening Feast.
- 21st March: Local pensioners were treated to their annual dinner at Neville Hall.
- 80th birthday: WSL band played a half-hour concert at a surprise party for Bert House, veteran of the bass section, on 21st February. (photo)
- 6th December: Our Christmas concert, a very enjoyable evening of seasonal music in aid of charity, was held at Wokingham Methodist Church.
- 9th November: the band accompanied village Remembrance Sunday ceremonies in Waltham St. Lawrence, Bray and Holyport.
- 14th September: A Heritage Day bandstand concert in Reading's Forbury Gardens.
Vacancies:
New players are welcome to join the band at any time. At the moment, we have no specific vacancies, though another Bb bass and a baritone would not go amiss. Come along for a blow (see Rehearsals for details) and see how you like us. Use the Contacts page form to enquire further.
Support us!
Instruments, uniforms, music etc. cost a tidy sum. Would you like to help our fundraising? Help keep music alive in your community! You could:
Feedback:
Let us know what you think of the band, this site, the price of fish, whatever - you can leave a public message in the Guestbook, or send a private one to the Secretary or Webmaster via the form in the Contacts page.
