COMMUNITY FLOCKS TO HEAR THE BAND IN THE PARK

A well-prepared crowd brought both sunshades and umbrellas to Bridgford Park in West Bridgford in order to make the most of ‘Proms in the Park’ – a free open air concert staged by Nottingham Concert Band at the invitation of Rushcliffe Borough Council. Special guests for the evening were the Radcliffe-based Bridge Singers, led by Lynne Holland.
Despite looming thunder clouds and the occasional splash of rain, an audience of some 2,000 people revelled in a programme of British-themed light classics and Proms-night favourites. All were performed with polish and enthusiasm by the 50-strong band under the baton of conductor and music director, Robert Parker, who steered the proceedings from an impressive new podium, bought by the band thanks to a grant from the East Midlands Airport Community Fund.
Organised by the Community Arts and Events team at Rushcliffe Borough Council, the Rushcliffe ‘Proms in the Park’ has become a regular fixture in the community calendar. The band was welcomed this year by the Mayor of Rushcliffe, Councillor Marie Males, and supported by vocalist Sarah Simmonds and the Bohemia Ukulele Band.
For information on Nottingham Concert Band performances or to enquire about membership, please telephone Jeff Fry on 0115 923 5652, send an email to music@nottinghamconcertband.org or visit the website nottinghamconcertband.org