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 - Jeanne McCollum (Saxophone, Anne Tompkins (Clarinet)
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 (Trombone)
Public Relations Officer - Jackie Rhodes (Trombone)
Other committee members - Lydia Dickinson (Bassoon)
Subscriptions
Subscriptions are £12 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 £144.
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 2026/27 are shown below:
Autumn Term
2 September - 16 October
31 October - 18 December
Spring Term
4 January - 12 February
22 February - 25 March
Summer Term
12 April - 28 May
7 June - 28 July
Fundraising Links
Go Fund me for donations-
gofund.me/dukeriescommband
Easy fundraising for online shopping-
https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/dukeriescommunityband/