The Sands Band

  Do something amazing in October - come to a ceilidh and raise money for "Beyond FGM".  This wonderful midwives' charity is fighting on behalf of women and girls in Pokot, Kenya, to end FGM.  So here is the deal: you enjoy an evening's dancing with the Sands Band and caller Dave, and the charity raises money to continue its valuable work.  What's not to like?     The ceilidh is on Saturday 10 October at Allithwaite Community Centre, starting at 7.00 p.m.  Bring some food to share in a Jacob's Join, plus whatever you would like to drink.  Tickets are £10 each.  Ring 07796121226 to reserve yours or buy on the door.   You don't need any experience as all the dances will be taught.  And you don't need a partner - just come as you are.  See you there!  

  This Technics KN550 keyboard could be yours for £50!!  It is in good working order and comes with carrying bag and manual.  Collect it from Grange-over-Sands, or if you are within 5 miles of Grange we can deliver it to you. Don't dither - get in touch.  It's first come, first served! Email:  sandsbandgrange@gmail.com    

  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...

  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.     

       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!    

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.