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Octogenarian drummer sets the pace for band
(July 12, 2010)It is in the eighties under the afternoon sun and the drummer is
in his eighties as the noisy and fun climax to the Lakeside Pleasure
Grounds final contribution to the week long Warminster Festival ended
on an upbeat note.
The Warminster Brass Band led by director Mike Nunn
played to
scores of music lovers on Sunday afternoon and it soon became a case of
'musical chairs' as half of the audience kept moving to follow the
shade.
played to
scores of music lovers on Sunday afternoon and it soon became a case of
'musical chairs' as half of the audience kept moving to follow the
shade.As the park vibrated to the lively tunes passers-by paused to
enjoy the sight of the bandstand being used for its original purpose.
"It should have been the occasion to play 'Nice one Cyril - Nice
one son' as the drummer is an octagenarian Cyril," Paul Macdonald told
on-lookers.
One band member with her cornet created 'only the crumbliest,
flakiest moment' in the coolest possible way as an ice-cream made an
appearance.
The Brass Band meet each Monday evening at St. John's Church Hall and are always looking out for new members.
"We are looking at forming a junior band," explained Mike Nunn.
"Anyone interested should call our secretary Pat Cutler on 215200."
The 14 musicians return again next week and the bandstand hosts
visting bands on more Sundays sponsored by Warminster Town Council.