Penclawdd Brass Band 46th Annual Concert

Another day, another anniversary, this time the 50th year since Penclawdd Brass Band was formed. Tonight's concert featuring the band together with Pontarddulais Male Choir was outstanding and a fitting tribute to that half century of work.

Penclawdd Brass Band was formed in the local youth club in 1969 and has always emphasised the investment in young people. We heard the junior band as well today, fresh from their trip to a gala dinner in York earlier this month when they earned a cash reward of £5,000 from Persimmon Homes West Wales.

Despite the appalling weather, St Catherine's Church in Gorseinon was packed with a very appreciative audience. Unfortunately, the band's President, Sir Karl Jenkins was unable to attend but his absence did not detract from the performance.