Information for members
This page contains details of committee members, subscription fees and when they are payable, and term dates of rehearsals.
The Committee
President- Malcom Bevan (Cornet)
Chair - Cheryl Smith (Oboe)
Secretary - Julia Merrin (Saxophone)
Treasurer - Lydia Dickinson (Bassoon)
Musical Director- Ray Jones
Librarians - Jackie Rhodes (Saxophone), Heather Sales (Flute)
Concert Organiser - Melanie Pancek (French Horn)
Social media and Website coordinators - Julie Tompkins (Oboe/Saxophone) and Jackie Rhodes (Saxophone)
Public Relations Officer- Jackie Rhodes (saxophone)
Other committee members-
Jeanne McCollum (Clarinet/Saxophone)
Anne Tompkins (Clarinet)
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are £16 per month, and are paid at the beginning of each month to the Treasurer. The subscriptions can also be paid by monthly standing order. The total annual subscription is £192.
If you have any difficulties with the above fees please speak confidentially with a committee member.
Under 18's who are in full time education are not asked for monthly fees. However, a contribution is always welcome.
Term Dates
We rehearse during term times. The dates for 2025/26 are shown below:
Autumn Term
3 September - 17 October
3 November - 19 December
Spring Term
5 January - 13 February
23 February - 27 March
Summer Term
13 April - 22 May
1 June - 24 July
Fundraising Links
Go Fund me for donations-
gofund.me/dukeriescommband
Easy fundraising for online shopping-
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dukeriescommunityband/