## Carlton main frickley colliery band 

## Registered charity no: 1069019 

www.carltonmain.co.uk 

Chairman: Ray Sykes MBE 27 Hillfold South Elmsall Pontefract West Yorkshire WF9 2BZ Telephone: 01977 648430 

22 August 2023 

Trustees Report year ending 31 March 2023 

The aftereffects of covid were still being felt and we were extremely lucky to have pulled through, losing just a couple of players. 

The Band continued to pursue its policy of making music to the very highest level, mostly in the local community. 

It was noted that the cost of coach hire had significantly increased, resulting in not being financially viable to book long distance engagements and enquiries for the band services had really slowed down. A few well-paid local jobs early on in the year really helped the Band’s finances. 

Charity concerts, two per year, have continued and to capacity audiences. 

We continue our primary purpose to further study, practise and encourage brass band music in all its forms. 

Yours sincerely 

Ray Sykes MBE Chairman