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What does the Band do during the Summer?

  What does the Band do during the Summer?  Well, the answer is that we do what we love most - play music!  We meet to practise right through the Summer, learning new tunes and keeping our established repertoire fresh and sparkling.  And we love to share our music with you too.  Have you ever considered any of the following? Summer is a fantastic time for a celebration ceilidh - a big birthday, for example, or a wedding anniversary - and we love to play for those   It's also a break from regular routines and activities.  Maybe an opportunity to fundraise for a charity you are passionate about?  A ceilidh works well for that too   Or what about an outdoor event - are you organising a fete?  A show?  Need some music?  We can help Ceilidhs are for everyone.  All ages and all abilities.  Our wonderful caller, Dave, teaches every dance.  So everyone can do it, no matter whether you are an experienced folk da...
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Train tunes

  If you like a challenge, here's one for June.  Think of some tunes about trains.   Then come down to Kents Bank Station on Sunday 7 June, 1.30 p.m. to 3.00 p.m. for a wonderful afternoon with Friends of Kents Bank Station, where the Sands Band will be playing train tunes and lots more besides.  Listen carefully and you might even spot a rogue Rail Replacement Bus Service in the mix.  And if you think we've missed something (a tune, not the train) please let us know! Hope to see you there.     
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Let's Dance!

       Let's all dance!!   ... at the ceilidh on Friday 8th May at Greenodd village hall, 7.30-9.30 p.m.  Furness and Grange u3a country dance groups are hosting, caller Dave will guide us through the steps and the Sands Band will play.  We'd love you to come!  It will be great fun.   Admission is free, though voluntary contributions towards the cost of the evening would be appreciated.  There will be a break in the middle for light refreshments. If you are coming (and we really hope you will) it would help the organisers if you could email:  ECD-LDD@hotmail.com  in advance with your name and the number of people in your group.  Thank you!    
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Do you belong to the WI?

Do you belong to the WI? Do you live in south Cumbria or north Lancashire? If you are lucky enough to be able to answer is "yes" to both of those questions maybe we shall see you at Endmoor Village Hall on 21 April?  We are delighted to have been invited to play at the forthcoming gathering of local WI groups that night.  After what promises to be a wonderful meal the the Sands Band will be playing some music and leading - for those that would like to - some dancing.    We love playing for the WI so if you are there on 21st do come and say hello.   
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Ceilidh video

Did you come to our Valentine's ceilidh at Grange Methodist Church on 14 February?  If you missed it don't despair - we have some video to share with you.  It's a little reminder for those who were there and a "taster" for those who weren't.  The Band certainly had a great evening and we hope you did too. If having watched the video you would like to see and hear more, come along to one of our other events.  Or maybe think about booking the Sands Band for your own event?  Have a look at our  Book the Band   page for more information about how to do this. Meanwhile, you can press "Play" as many times as you like to recapture and re-enjoy a moment of Valentines ceilidh delight.    
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Valentine's ceilidh

LOVE ceilidhs?  Then this one is for you!  On Saturday 14 February, 6.30 to 9.00 p.m. at Grange Methodist Church, Kents Bank Road, GRANGE-OVER-SANDS   LA11 7EY.  No need for tickets or advance booking but please make a donation to the church redevelopment fund - cash or card on the night, or online   here All the dances will be taught by our brilliant caller, Dave.  So there's no need to know the steps already and everyone can join in.  It's great fun!     So please join the Sands Band and Dave for an enchanting evening.  See you there!        
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Season's greetings from the Band

May we wish all our followers a joyful Christmas and a happy and peaceful new year 2026.  We hope you have enjoyed reading our blog in 2025.  And even better - that you have been able to join us in person for some of our events.  We've had some wonderful audiences and we really love sharing our music with you all. Looking ahead we have a great programme taking shape for 2026.  There's a ceilidh in February to brighten up the dark days of winter and some private bookings for parties and concerts in and around Grange.  If you have a special occasion coming up, how about celebrating with a ceilidh?  It's brilliant for bringing all ages together.  Our caller, Dave, teaches and calls every dance so you don't need to know any of the steps in advance.  Lots of fun!   If that sounds good, do get in touch via our Book the Band  page.   
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