UPCOMING EVENTS
Heritage Open Days Forest of Dean
Yorkley Onward Hall
Sat 14th Sept from 10am
Held in our Band Room on Stag Hill.
Timings Saturday 14 September
Open at 10.00 till ~17.30.
With a talk at 14.00 & mini concert by band members at 16.00.
​Coffee and Tea on offer with donations towards Macmillan Cancer Support
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Forest Brass is local band operating in an original tin hut at Yorkley, the only one of its kind still in existence. There will be an exhibition and followed by a concert.
The Onward Hall on Stag Hill, Yorkley was built 100 years ago on the threshold of the First World War. The Hall has ‘connected’ the community and brought together generations to participate in music making and continues today to connect the community to its rich heritage. Made of corrugated iron, the building has been home to the Yorkley Onward Band, and for the last 30years, its successor, Forest of Dean Brass. It has also served a variety of other uses, providing a venue for concerts, parties, theatrical performances and was also the village cinema. This iconic building is currently being completely refurbished retaining the corrugated cladding but being insulated, made more energy efficient and accessible. The open day will be an opportunity to record the memories of the Hall by members of the public and listen to a concert by members of the band to complete the day
Harvest Festival Auction
Sat 28th Sep 7.30pm
Our annual fund raiser at our local village pub, The Bailey Inn, Bailey Hill, Yorkley, Lydney GL15 4R
Lots of produce and unusual items for you to bid on. e.g. Bread Hedgehogs, Vegetables for your Sunday lunch, chutneys, jams, maybe a marrow or two!!
Its a fun night and on some occasions our auctioneers are a bit cheeky with their auction process.
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Donations of produce are welcome on the night.
30th Birthday Concert
Sun 13th Oct 3pm
Come and join us to celebrate this important milestone in our amalgamation.
We will playing a mix of music genres.
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Concert is 3pm at St Pauls Church, Parkend on Sun 13th Oct 24.
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Our guests will be The Forest Treblemakers, a mixed community choir who rehearse in Lydney.
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Tickets £5 on the door, free for under 15s. Raffle and light refreshments.