RAF Lossiemouth to celebrate Benevolent Fund's 100th year
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RAF Lossiemouth Voluntary Band are set to present an evening of music provided by their concert band and swing band to celebrate the RAF Benevolent Fund’s 100 year anniversary.
The concert will take place on Thursday, June 27, in St Giles Church, Elgin at 7.30pm. Tickets will be available at the door.
The RAF Benevolent Fund provides financial, practical and emotional support to all members of the RAF family, whether they are serving or former members, their partners or dependants. They help members of the RAF deal with a wide range of issues including childcare, relationship difficulties, injury and disability, financial hardship and bereavement.
Since the band’s last successful concert at the beginning of March, the members have been hard at work, rehearsing twice weekly and preparing another exciting programme for this next performance.
Bandmaster Jim Gray said: "Over the years the band have raised thousands of pounds for charities in Moray and nationally.
"As the name suggests, our members are volunteers and not just in the RAF but from across the local community. The band have been juggling a busy schedule of service focused engagements, and community and charity concerts."
Corporal Vicky Richardson, who plays the flute, said: "The RAF Lossiemouth Voluntary Band provided me with opportunities I would not normally have had.
"Taking part in the RAF 100 Parade last year in London was a highlight. I’m looking forward to the forthcoming concert at Symphony Hall, Birmingham, on July 7 which involves all eight Voluntary Bands from the UK and Cyprus. There will be a total of more than 120 players."
