THE new bandstand in Victoria Park is assured of a fanfare at the opening ceremony on Sunday, July 13.
St Helens Concert Band will perform a two hour concert beginning at 2pm which will consist of a varied programme featuring 38 instruments including clarinet, flute and saxophone.
Founded in 1859 as Ravenhead Military Band its title changed to St Helens Military Band then in 1972 to its present name.
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