ABOUT 200 people enjoyed a pleasant afternoon listening to the talented Crediton Town Band play a free concert on the lawns at Downes, Crediton, by kind permission of Henry and Susan Parker.

The trombone section wore some appropriate headwear for rain or shine. AQ 0760
The trombone section wore some appropriate headwear for rain or shine. AQ 0760 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Some of the public seated on the lawn to watch Crediton Town Band play at Downes. AQ 0727
Some of the public seated on the lawn to watch Crediton Town Band play at Downes. AQ 0727 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

The band played a range of tunes, some with soloists, including marches, an Abba medley, “Eternal Flame” by The Bangles, “Born Free”. “The Band from the Harbour Wall” penned by Alfie Pugh, the son of the musical director, Iorwerth Pugh, plus many others.

Some of the band members playing with musical director, Iorwerth Pugh, conducting. AQ 0734
Some of the band members playing with musical director, Iorwerth Pugh, conducting. AQ 0734 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Audience participation included singing along and some took part in performing “Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes”.

Peter Brewer appealed for donations towards Prostate Cancer UK, and the public were very generous, a figure to be announced.

Crediton Town Band musical director, Iorwerth Pugh introducing the next tune. AQ 0748
Crediton Town Band musical director, Iorwerth Pugh introducing the next tune. AQ 0748 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Sheltering from the sun to watch Crediton Town Band concert at Downes. AQ 0741
Sheltering from the sun to watch Crediton Town Band concert at Downes. AQ 0741 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Band chairman Chris Richards thanked the Rotary Club of Crediton for their assistance with the day.