It’s that time of the month when yet again I sit in front of the computer with a puzzled look! Though this month I have managed to get 2 pages!

Band BBQ

Steve is having the annual band BBQ on the 17^th July at his house (7 The Chase). All band (learners and main band) members and their families are welcome. If you would like to go please sign you name on the list on the cupboard doors in the band room with the number of people you are likely to bring. Food is provided, but if you have something special you fancy then bring it along, and of course don’t forget to bring something to drink!

Birthdays

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

Anna – 16^th
Sarah – 20^th


Apologies to Sarah for wishing her a Happy Birthday last month! I hope I have got it right this month and apologise if I have missed anyone. Happy Birthday to anyone I have missed!

TIP OF THE MONTH......        

Judging by the weather over the last few days which has resulted in the cancellation of Leavening School fete – make sure you have your waterproofs handy at all band jobs. If it rains don’t blame me if you get wet!

Band Bowling Trip

A while ago a number of band members said that they felt it was time we had another band bowling trip. So far no dates have been set, but there are a number of possible dates. It has been suggested that we arrange a trip for either 22^nd or 23^rd July (Thursday/Friday) or a weekend in August. If people could let Dorothy know if they want to go and when would be good then we can get on and arrange it as we need to book 2 weeks in advance.

It will cost £15.99 per person which will include a meal, drinks vouchers, shoes and 2 games. You will need to arrange your own transport to Clifton Moor MegaBowl however. These trips have always been fun in the past and it would be great if we could get as many people together as possible, as usual friends and family are welcome.

Grand Balloon Race

Beccy is organising a Grand Balloon Race in aid of band funds. The balloons are going to be launched at Burnby Hall on the 29^th August. Beccy is giving every family 10 tickets to sell, if you have not got any yet, (you must be doing a good job of avoiding Beccy!) make sure you get some from Beccy and get selling them! They are £2 each and the prize for the balloon which travels the furthest is £100. The person who returns the balloon which travels the furthest also wins £10 – balloons which are returned from Australia are unlikely to win, so don’t start posting them off to distant long lost cousins!

The money raised from this race will go towards the much need repairs for the bandroom so it is important to get selling tickets. Lizzie has already done absolutely fantastically well, managing to sell 50(!!!!) tickets at Easingwold last weekend. So beat that!

Congratulations

Congratulations to Jenny who after 4 years has finished at Durham University with a First Class Honours degree in Languages. On behalf of the band I would like to say well done and good luck with the future.

Congratulations also go to Maggie who won the district shot-put competition and so went to the Yorkshire finals to represent Ryedale. Unfortunately she injured herself on her first throw and so didn’t manage to continue her success.

Congratulations (or felicitations as I am informed!) go to Donna and Ian who got engaged on Donna’s 18^th birthday last month. We wish you both all the very best for the future.

Don’t forget…
…..to pick up your new band membership card from Dorothy!

Band photos

There are still CDs available of the band dinner photos at £3 each. Catherine is still collecting photos for the “Swinton Band 2004 Album”, so if you have any photos you would like to share pass them on!

The Band Garden Fete

It has been decided this year to hold another garden fete and the Leadills have very generously said we can use their garden for the afternoon. The fete will be in the afternoon of August 14^th so keep your diaries free! Tracey has taken on the very daunting job of organising everybody – rather her than me! She is currently after everybody’s help to provide items for the following stalls;

           Cakes (on the day to Jane)
           Bottle Stall (to Kath, drinks only & wrapped)
           Bric-a-brac (to Mr & Mrs Ponton-Brown)
           Tombola (to Mrs Whitfield/Mrs Mayo)
           Raffle (to Derek)
           Bran tub (to Mrs Gillie)
           Books (Valerie)
           Children’s toys (tbc)
           Chipped & cracked crockery (for smashing
           apparently!) – Tom & Pete. 

Tracey is also looking for volunteers to help out on the day to help set up, run things and clear away at the end of the day. If you have any ideas that aren’t listed above then feel free to ring Tracey  and talk to her about what you would like to do. 

The garden fete is an important chance for us to raise more money for the bandroom repairs so the more people who help the better!