Flookburgh Band Concert at Historic Cartmel Priory

Event held: 24 Sep 2011 Time: 7:30pm Organiser's website: Click to Visit Website Venue: Cartmel Priory Town: Cartmel, Nr. Grange-over-Sands County: Cumbria Postcode: LA11 6PU Google map Click here

Description   Flookburgh Band Concert at Cartmel Priory Your Guide 2 Events in Grange-over-Sands   Flookburgh Band are appearing once again at historic Cartmel Priory. They were founded in 1909 by local fishermen under the name of Flookburgh Village Hall Brass Band before becoming Flookburgh Silver Band in 1937. There are strong family ties within the band. One of the bandsmen is a direct descendant of a founder member and there are family groups amongst the current musicians. In 2009 Flookburgh Band won its way through to the finals of the National Brass Band Championship of Great Britain. Flookburgh Youth Band were formed in September 2009 and have recently achieved second place in the Youth Band section at the South Cumbria Music Festival.   Flookburgh Band is totally self-supporting and throughout its history has never had any sponsorship and is reliant upon income from concerts and fund-raising events.   The concerts begins at 7:30pm. Tickets are available from the Tourist Information Centre at Victoria Hall, Grange-over-Sands, Cockles in Flookburgh Square or by phoning 015395 59081.    Flookburgh Band Concert at Cartmel Priory - Your Guide 2 Events in Grange-over-Sands