Youth band flies flag for town

NEWHAVEN Youth Marching Band is flying the flag for the town, thanks to donations by community groups.

NEWHAVEN Youth Marching Band is flying the flag for the town, thanks to donations by community groups.

The Mayor of Newhaven, Cllr Dennis Forsdike, and member of Rotary and the Newhaven, Peacehaven and Seaford Lions Club were thanked by the band for their donations to buy a new band flag.

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The Mayor was also presented with a cheque for 150 for his sponsored charity, the Martlets Hospice, by the band. They raised the cash performing in Churchill Square, Brighton.

Newhaven Youth Marching Band holds its annual fete at Shakespeare Hall, Fort Road, on Sunday at 2pm. Proceeds will go towards the band taking part in the New Year's Day parade in Paris next year.

Donations can be made to the band by calling its secretary, Marie Scott, on 01273 512283.

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