SATURDAY June 9, saw The Courtyard and The Music Pool join forces to present fundraising concert, Best of Brass.

Over 150 people attended the concert which saw Ledbury Community Brass Band and Herefordshire Youth Brass band (part of Encore Enterprises CIC) come together in The Courtyard's Main House, followed by the internationally renowned Bedwas, Trethomas and Machen Band for a wonderful evening of brass music.

The fundraiser raised almost £1300 which is to be split between The Courtyard and the Music Pool charities. There was also a bucket collection to support the work of the two local community ensembles.

Colin Herbert, musical director of Ledbury Community Brass Band says "The band and I thoroughly enjoyed playing at the Best of Brass event; it was a great evening, with an enthusiastic audience."

Melanie Denning, fundraising manager at The Courtyard says "Thanks to everyone who came and supported, including the bands themselves and long-time Courtyard supporters Heineken who sponsored the evening."