GBBA Own Choice March and Test Piece Sun 22nd Nov 26
We will be supporting the competition again this year with our local brass band association.
Sun 29th Nov,
Christmas Tree Service, Coleford Baptist Church
Forest of Dean Brass are delighted to be taking part once again in the Christmas Tree Display and Start of Advent Service.
We will be providing music throughout the service and look forward to joining the congregation for this special community occasion as we begin the countdown to Christmas.
Fri 4th Dec 6.30pm
Aylburton Village Hall
🎄 Join Us for a Festive Sing‑Along!
Gather your friends and family and start the season with a good old jolly sing‑song!
Come and sing your favourite carols and Christmas songs, accompanied by Forest of Dean Brass.
Let’s fill the air with music, laughter, and Christmas cheer!
Monthly Fundraising Event
Last one of 2026!!
Sat 5th Dec 2026
10.30am to 1pm
for our Onward Hall Building
Plenty of books for all Genres.
Fill your bag with books in return for a cash donation in the bucket.
Romance, Novels, Cookery, Hobbies, & Kids books
Once you have your bag of books, take a seat and treat yourself
to a cup of coffee or tea with a slice or two of some delicious home-made cake.
Refreshments are in exchange for a cash donation
There might be a few tasty Christmas themed treats on offer.
All cash donations towards our Onward Hall renovations.
Come and take a look inside to see what we have been up to. and have a chat with us to find out where you can hear us playing next.
We are always looking for new stock of books, if you are having a clear out, please donate to us.
Ask about our other fundraising activities.
Sponsor a Sheet of Tin
Forest Lottery
Yorkley Tree Lighting
Sat 5th Dec 4.45pm
The band will once again be at Yorkley Community Centre, helping to bring some festive cheer with a selection of Christmas favourites as we count down to the switching on of the village Christmas tree lights. Join us from 4.45pm as we play a variety of seasonal tunes before the big switch-on, and stay with us afterwards for a few more festive melodies to round off the celebrations. We look forward to seeing you there and getting everyone into the Christmas spirit! 🎄🎺✨
Winter Wonderland
Sun 6th Dec 5pm
Blakeney & District Recreational Ground GL15 4DW
CHRISTMAS WINTER WONDERLAND .
Santas grotto
30+ craft and market stalls
Music, bar and fun for all the family
We're delighted to have been invited to perform at the Blakeney Winter Wonderland
Join Forest of Dean Brass as we bring some festive cheer to the celebrations with a selection of Christmas favourites. We'll be entertaining visitors from 5.00pm to 6.00pm, so why not pop along to Blakeney Village Hall, enjoy the wonderful atmosphere, and get into the Christmas spirit with us?
We look forward to seeing you there! 🎺✨🎄☃️
#BlakeneyWinterWonderland #ForestOfDeanBrass #ChristmasMusic #CommunityEvents #FestiveFun
Wed 9th Dec,
Fundraiser
Wreath Making Workshop
Join us for a relaxed and creative evening — perfect for friends and family.
Create your own Christmas Wreath
All materials are provided.
£30 per person - cash paid on night.
To secure your place,
please book in advance with Sharon or Claire.
Phone numbers on the poster.
Morrisons, Abbeydale
Sat12th Dec 2026
Join us at
Morrisons, Abbeydale
Heron Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 4FF
as we spread some festive cheer with a selection of Christmas favourites and seasonal music.
🕙 Playing from 10:00am until 3:00pm
💰 Cash and card donations welcome
Sun 13th Dec 2026
Join us at
Morrisons, Abbeydale
Heron Way, Abbeydale, Gloucester GL4 4FF
as we spread some festive cheer with a selection of Christmas favourites and seasonal music.
🕙 Playing from 1:00pm until 4:00pm
💰 Cash and card donations welcome
Morrisons, Abbeydale
Sun 13th Dec 2026
Private Event at
Sir Thomas Riches Grammar School, Gloucester
🕙 Playing from 6:00pm until 7:00pm
Wed 16th Dec 2026
Private Event at
Parkside Residential, Coleford
🕙 Playing from 6:30pm until 7:30pm
Tesco Store, Lydney
Fri 18th Dec 2026
Join us at
Tesco Stores Ltd, High St, Lydney GL15 5DN
as we spread some festive cheer with a selection of Christmas favourites and seasonal music.
🕙 Playing from 5:00pm until 8:00pm
💰 Cash and card donations welcome
Sun 20th Dec 2026
Join us at
Tesco Stores Ltd, High St, Lydney GL15 5DN
as we spread some festive cheer with a selection of Christmas favourites and seasonal music.
🕙 Playing from 10:00am until 3:00pm
💰 Cash and card donations welcome
Tesco Store, Lydney
Tesco Store, Chepstow
Tue 22nd Dec 2026
Join us at
Tesco Stores Ltd, Station Rd, Chepstow NP16 5PB
as we spread some festive cheer with a selection of Christmas favourites and seasonal music.
🕙 Playing from 10:00am until 6:00pm
💰 Cash and card donations welcome
Christmas Eve
Thu 24th Dec 2026
Join us at
Tesco Stores Ltd, High St, Lydney GL15 5DN
as we spread some festive cheer with a selection of Christmas favourites and seasonal music.
🕙 Playing from 10:00am until 1:00pm
💰 Cash and card donations welcome
Tesco Store, Lydney
Christmas Eve
Candlelight Carol Service
6pm
Coleford Baptist Church
🎄 Forest of Dean Brass – Christmas Morning Carols
We’ll be out again this year bringing plenty of cheer and Christmas greetings to our local villagers!
If you have some spare change, we’ll be carrying our collection buckets as we play festive favourites around Yorkley Village.
Your support helps us keep the music alive and spread joy throughout the community.
Come out, wave, sing along, and share the magic of Christmas morning with us!
Monthly Fundraising Event
Sat 9th Jan 2027
10.30am to 12pm
for our Onward Hall Building
Plenty of books for all Genres.
Fill your bag with books/puzzles in return for a cash donation in the bucket.
Romance, Novels, Cookery, Hobbies, & Kids books
Once you have your bag of books, take a seat and treat yourself
to a cup of coffee or tea with a slice or two of some delicious home-made cake.
Refreshments are in exchange for a cash donation
All cash donations towards our Onward Hall renovations.
Come and take a look inside to see what we have been up to. and have a chat with us to find out where you can hear us playing next.
We are always looking for new stock of books or puzzles, if you are having a clear out, please donate to us.
Ask about our other fundraising activities.
Sponsor a Sheet of Tin
Forest Lottery
