Nottingham Concert Band Raises Cash for Appeal

30 October 2007

Some £300 was raised for "Maggie's Appeal" by The Nottingham Concert Band (Robert Parker) last week when it staged Autumn Winds, a concert held with the vocal ensemble Mirabilé.

The 50-strong ensemble put on a varied concert in aid of the charity. The profits were donated in the memory of former band member Bert Pinnington to the £3m appeal to build a centre in Nottingham to provide a friendly and non-institutional environment for anybody affected by cancer, helping sufferers to be as healthy in mind and body as possible and enabling them and their families to make their own contribution to treatment and recovery. Bert Pittington was a percussionist with the band, he passed away in August.

After thanking the guests, Robert Parker acknowledged the support of Councillor Brandon-Bravo, whose sponsorship of the event through his Divisional Initiatives Budget was heartily appreciated.