GILLINGHAM Imperial Silver Band held a Christmas Concert on Sunday (December 10) at the United Reformed Church (URC) in Mere.

Refreshments and a raffle were provided as the audience sang along to Christmas music and Carols.

The youth played for a time and voluntary donations were taken for the band and equally for the recently-improved and converted URC building, which when used as a community building makes a good venue, which was commented on during the performance.

After Covid a lot of work has been done to increase the bands numbers.

More players are still required. For information, contact Steve Ingham on 01747 822581 or email steveingham101@gmail.com.

• Words and pictures by George Jeans