Attention - the guards are coming!
Reporter: Ken Bennett
Date published: 14 March 2025
Crowds are sure to flock to Uppermill High Street to watch the world-famous Band of the Grenadier Guards
Uppermill’s streets will once again be treated to a stunning military spectacular by the Regimental Band of the Grenadier Guards next month.
Saddleworth School are delighted to announce the elite military ensemble will once again visit Saddleworth to work with the talented young school musicians and perform a teatime concert at the school at 5:30pm on Friday, April 4.
Garrath Beckwith, the school's head of music, said: “The ethos of the music department at Saddleworth has always been to forge strong links with outstanding musical organisations and ensembles and to give our talented musicians the very best possible live musical experiences.
"Our very good friends in the Grenadier Guards will be making a welcome return visit to the school to work with our students and also perform a teatime concert at the school.
“It is another wonderful opportunity to see this phenomenal group of musicians under the guidance of their dynamic director of music, Captain Andrew Porter, in our own school community.
"Please come and support live music making in Saddleworth by one of the best military bands in the world – you will not be disappointed.”
Free tickets to the concert at Saddleworth School are available by following this Eventbrite link here
Tickets for this event are limited and available on a first come / first served basis, please book early to avoid disappointment.
The performance will start at 5:30pm (doors open 4:30pm) and will last approximately an hour to allow the band to return to London for their ceremonial duties at Buckingham Palace the following day.
For those unable to attend the concert, the Regimental Band of the Grenadier Guards will parade on High Street, Uppermill at 1pm on Friday, April 4 – this display of military excellence will be followed by a short FREE concert performance for the Saddleworth community in King George V playing fields (Uppermill Park), for approximately 20/30 minutes.
As always, this event will be weather dependant – please check local social media outlets for any weather-related updates leading up to the event and on the day of the event.
Mr Beckwith added: ”Don’t miss an opportunity to see this world class military ensemble perform live in our local community – previous visits have been incredibly well supported by the good folk of Saddleworth.
"Let’s give the band another rousing Saddleworth welcome.
"Please feel free to spread the word with family and friends – the more the merrier!
"That date is Friday 4th April – 1pm prompt start – Uppermill High Street.”
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