Foden’s are pleased to announce that, with the help of National Lottery Community Fund, its new ‘Having a Buzzing time with Foden’s’ project is helping provide the over 50s of the local community engage, enjoy and learn new music making skills.
Foden’s engage in numerous community initiatives and since 2018 have been collaborating with various organisations throughout the community, including Age UK Cheshire, in projects that are specifically aimed to help the over 50’s overcome social isolation and loneliness by making brass music together. This project allows its members to meet on a weekly basis to socialise and be put through their paces by tutors from Foden’s..
Mark Wilkinson, Band Manager said, ‘The free sessions are open to anyone that wishes to join us irrespective of whether or not they have played a brass instrument before. Some of the members are completely new to playing an instrument and others are of varying experience. Each week they come together as one to enjoy each other’s company whilst learning and improving their musical skills. The enthusiasm throughout the members makes it so much fun to be part of. We are extremely thankful to the National Lottery Community Fund in supporting this initiative’.
The project meets each Thursday morning at Foden’s rehearsal room, anyone wanting to join in is invited to get in touch via info@fodensband.co.uk