Well, despite the impressive advert in last month’s newsletter, there has not been a huge flood of applicants for the post of Editor!!  Anyone who would like to take this on –PLEASE speak to Dorothy.  Meanwhile as temporary (and not temporary as in temporarily doing the website!!) acting editor, I will do my best.

Christmas is coming

Dorothy will be writing to you all before long as we will be in need of your help (and that of Mums, Dads, friends and relations) with Christmas Carolling. We need players, we need collectors so that we can raise lots of money, so please try and make yourselves available for this.  Last year was a record so let’s see if we can break that record this year!

Col. Tetley

As you will all know, Col Tetley passed away in September, and several representatives of the Band attended the Memorial Service held for him last weekend.  It was a lovely service with the church beautifully decorated and VERY well-attended – many of us were outside in the churchyard with the service relayed on loudspeakers.

50+ Club

All the members of the 50+ Club should have renewed their membership for year by now. There are also always some spaces on the list for new members!

Membership is £12 a year, with the potential to win £20 first prize and £5 second prize each month. Half of the money goes to band funds and the other half to prizes, so it's a win win situation.

Well Done!

Congratulations go to Susan who is now qualified to terrorise the roads of Yorkshire.  No excuse now for not getting to practices!

2005 Area Contest

Do be aware that the Area Contests at Darlington are going to be very early next year.  They will take place on 26-7^th February, with our section playing on the Sunday morning.  Be warned, this will mean a horribly early start as we’ll have to be at the Dolphin Centre by 9.00!!!

The test piece “Tam o’Shanter’s Ride” makes “Viscaya” look very easy, and we won’t have long to practise after Christmas, so practice copies will be available from Monday.  Please take one and get note-bashing!

Attention all learners (and others!)

Kirkbymoorside Band are holding a learners’ workshop and evening concert on Saturday 30^th October which is open to players from all the Ryedale Bands.  These events have been  very useful and great fun for players of all ages in previous years.  The workshop, which is free, will be held at Kirkbymoorside Methodist Church from 12.00 till 4.00, and the Concert in the Memorial Hall will be at 7.30.  If you would like to go, please let Dorothy know asap.

TIP OF THE MONTH......
Find your lyre! It isn't long before Remembrance and carolling. See Dorothy if you haven't had one, hang your head in shame if you've lost yours! If the latter is the case, Banks may still have some or Dorothy might be kind.

Fundraising Ideas wanted.

It came as a shock this year to find that the stonework of the Bandroom is in need of major repairs, which will cost in the region of £8,750.  We made a fantastic start on the necessary fundraising in August with four events that raised £2,110.

Now we need your help! If we don’t get this money raised in the next two years we might not have a Bandroom!!  So, can you come up with some more fundraising ideas? If you can, please get in touch with Dorothy on 694344 .

Birthdays

Ha ha – There is no escape from standing on your chair!      

Mags - 3rd

<sup>Tim - 14th

Valerie -17th</sup>   
                                               


If I have missed you out, I'm really sorry and I hope you all enjoy(ed) your Birthdays.

Malton Contest

This year Malton Contest is on 7^th November and we will be doing a programme of music significantly more difficult than we have in the past.  This means we will have to PRACTISE hard, both at home and in the Bandroom!  This means that attending band practices is even more important than usual, so please make a real effort to get to them.

As well as the regular practices, there will be two extra ones on Sunday 31^st October at 2.30 and Saturday 6^th November at 7.30.  Please try to get to these!  One of the practices in the week of 25^th October will be at Norton College so that we get used to playing in a different acoustic.

If you absolutely can’t get to a practice (Death is generally regarded as a reasonable excuse!) then please let Dorothy know beforehand.

New and Old Instruments

We would like to thank Valerie for her generosity in donating a Conn trombone to band.  This gives us a good quality straight trombone ideal for left-handed players!  Thank you very much indeed, Valerie!

The band also took advantage of a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire a ludicrously cheap B flat Bass after Mike spotted a BOGOF offer at Harrogate!

As a result of this latter we have two instruments for sale at very competitive prices!  There is a Besson Sovereign lacquered BB flat bass available for £1,000 o.n.o. and a Besson 700 silver-plated E flat bass for £850 o.n.o.  If you or anyone you know is interested  do let Dorothy know.

Also for sale (though not by the band) is a very nice trombone!  Helen S. is wanting to part with her Vincent Bach Straight trombone.  It has had very little playing in the last five years or so, and comes with an assortment of mutes at the bargain price of £650.  If you are interested speak to Catherine or Mike.

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Closing date for applications: 30^th October 2004