Silver Band's 'Brass on the Grass' proves a big hit

Reporter: Ken Bennett
Date published: 26 July 2021


A Sunday afternoon brass band concert in a Saddleworth village really lived up to its name.

That's because a raffle at the “Brass on the Grass” free concert by Dobcross Silver Band yesterday raised £341 for band funds.

Scores of villagers turned out to watch the performance in the bright Summer sunshine.


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