Rehearsal schedule
AUTUMN TERM 2025
September 5, 12, 19, 26 (AGM)
October 3, 10, 17, 24 - no rehearsal on the 31st (Half Term)
November 7, 14, 21, 28
December - Rehearsal on 5th has been CANCELLED; the 12th will be a combined rehearsal and social evening
SPRING TERM 2026
January 9, 16, 23, 30
February 6, 13, 27 - no rehearsal on the 20th (Half Term)
March 6, 13, 20, 27
SUMMER TERM 2026
April 17, 24
May 1, 8, 15, 22 - no rehearsal on the 29th (Half Term)
June 5, 12, 19, 26
July 3, 10, 17
Concerts and events
Sunday 19 October 2025 - Wind Band Workshop at Beenham Primary School, 10am - 4.30pm, with guest conductor Thomas Milford. No charge for band members but you are asked to bring a lunch item to share - please SIGN UP at Friday night rehearsals. See poster on the Events page for details of the repertoire we will be playing.
Sunday 23 November 2025 - 25th Anniversary Concert (afternoon rehearsal and 4.30pm concert) at St. Mary's Church, Thatcham. If you have not already SIGNED UP, please do so ASAP!
Sunday 7 December 2025 - Beenham Christmas Tree Lighting and Carols (usually late afternoon but we are awaiting timings). Please SIGN UP on the notice board.
Saturday 25 April 2026 - Spring Concert at St Nicolas Church, Newbury.
Dates and times for the 2026 summer fete season will be added when these are available.
Absences
If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, please email [email protected].
Note: Please do not text the number that was previously advertised, as this is no longer in use.
Current music links
If there are any recommended listening links for current repertoire, these will be posted to the Beenham WO Info group on WhatsApp or emailed to any band members not on WhatsApp.