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Written by Administrator
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Wednesday, 07 November 2007 |
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Page 1 of 3 In its heyday, Haltwhistle Old Silver Band acted like the proud standard bearer for the town.
It stood for musical accomplishment and, perhaps more importantly, community spirit.
Some men devoted the whole of their adult lives to the band, meeting for rehearsals three times a week and frequently spending a fourth performing at events throughout the region.
They were joined by their brothers and followed by their sons.
Meanwhile, their wives concentrated on organising fundraising events to help cover the band's costs. So it is with heavy hearts that the last three members of the band have decided to call it a day.
It has existed in name only for many years now, kept going by a hand-full of members who could not imagine life without their regular music sessions.
Now the writing is truly on the wall, though, because they have decided to put the old Band Room up for sale.
Situated at the bottom of Comb Hill, the building has been home to the band since it sounded its first notes in the mid 1800s.
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Last Updated ( Monday, 14 January 2008 )
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