The Roke & Benson Brass Band

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                                                 The Band at its 2019 Christmas Concert

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The band has always been keen to provide enjoyment for all its members and we are especially proud of our junior band, which takes youngsters with no previous experience and slowly integrates them into the training band..... then hopefully, into the senior band.
We also enjoy plenty of outings and social events.
Perhaps our greatest pride is reserved for the money we raise for the charities we serve:
  • The Haematology ward at The Churchill Hospital, Oxford
  • The MS Therapy Centre (Oxford) Limited providing therapies and support to people with multiple sclerosis.                 http://www.msntc.org.uk/centre.php?ref=12

During 2017 we played and collected £1,082.00; since 2002 we have raised in the region of £20,000.00! Not bad for a small village band! Thank you to everyone who has supported us over the years and contributed so much to our fundraising efforts.
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The Band was formed in 1882 in the hamlet of Roke as a Temperance Bugle band and has maintained an unbroken tradition ever since. Our purpose built Band Room, (shown here) on the site of the original 1922 Band Hall, originates entirely through the efforts of Band Members and Local donations and grants. (No games of chance monies used here). Practices are held every Tuesday and Friday, with Learners classes every Tuesday.

Our Band Master Mrs Natalie Wyatt and the entire membership extend a warm invitation to anyone wishing to join us, whether player or learner. Please see our "Recruiting" page for details.