Celebrating 160 Years of Bratton Silver Band
Sounds of Bratton Silver Band were first heard in Bratton during 1859, the same year as Big Ben and the other bells of the Great Clock of Westminster rang out across the City of London. In 2019 Bratton Silver Band celebrated its 160th Anniversary, a real milestone for any community organisation!
We are delighted to have been awarded funding from the Arts Council National Lottery Project Grants Fund and the Brass Band England Norman Jones Trust Fund towards our 160th Anniversary Project to commission composer Christopher Bond to write a piece of music about the "Lost Village of Imber" in celebration of 160 years of Bratton Silver Band, 1859-2019.
"The Lost Village of Imber" was premiered by Cory Band at the RNCM Brass Festival and a Wiltshire premiere was performed at the Wiltshire Music Centre. Bratton Silver Band will perform the music during a concert at Holy Trinity Church, Dilton Marsh on Friday 30th September, 7.30pm.
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An Introduction to Bratton Silver Band's 160th Anniversary Year.
Meet the composer - Christopher Bond
Introduction to Bratton Silver Band's 160th Anniversary Project
- with members of Bratton Silver Band
Inspirational Imber - with members of Bratton Silver Band
Archaeology of Imber - Julian Richards
Conservation on Imber Range
Devizes Corn Exchange
- introducing The Lost Village of Imber 'Hope' to the band
Art in the Garden Training Band Performance
Devizes Corn Exchange
We would like to thank our 160th Anniversary Supporters
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No.15 Great Pulteney ~ Luxury Hotel and Spa, Bath www.no15greatpulteney.co.uk
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Hilperton Marina, ABC Leisure Group www.hilpertonmarina.com
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Ocuair www.ocuair.com
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Designer Framing www.designerframing.co.uk
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Center Parcs, Longleat www.centerparcs.co.uk
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Three Daggers Village Pub, Edington www.threedaggers.co.uk/village-pub
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Three Daggers Farm Shop, Edington www.threedaggers.co.uk/farm-shop
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The Duke at Bratton www.dukebratton.cascadepubs.co.uk
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White Horse Cafe, Westbury
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Aimi's Cafe and Takeaway, Westbury
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B's Cafe, Westbury
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Pickleberry Coffee and Gift Shop, Bratton
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White Horse Pottery, Westbury www.whitehorsepottery.co.uk
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The Clean Machine, Westbury www.cleanmachinedrycleaners.co.uk/branch/the-clean-machine-westbury-wiltshire
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Maristow Street Barbers, Westbury
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Davies of Westbury www.daviesofwestbury.co.uk
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Cards Plus, Westbury
160th Anniversary Grand Draw
Winning tickets
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