A performance from the Combermere Oddfellows at St George's Church has helped raise £905 for cancer care and research.

The money will be donated to the Teenage and Young Adult service at The Christie.

In a December performance at the church in Heaviley, this prestigious band played a two-hour show featuring both festive-themed tunes and some classic brass numbers.

The Mayor and Mayoress - Cllr Graham Greenhalgh and Mrs Carol Greenhalgh - were also in attendance. Sarah North, chairperson of the band, described it as a "wonderful occasion".

(L to R) Jane Nelson (Oddfellows CEO), Charles Venables (Combermere Oddfellows Deputy Chairman), Cllr Graham Greenhalgh (Mayor of Stockport), Carol Greenhalgh (Mayoress of Stockport) and Sarah North (Combermere Oddfellows Chairperson) (Image - Oddfellows)

Oddfellows is a social club, founded in 1810. As well as boasting its own brass band, the club hosts a range of social events designed to promote new friendships among its members.

The brass band was founded in 1981 by Rob Boulter, who continues to play in the band to this day.

Speaking of the concert, Rob said: "There's always something extra-special about brass concerts at Christmas time. Everyone is in high spirits and the crowd usually likes to sing along..."

Combermere Oddfellows hosts regular events across Stockport, Glossop, Manchester, Leigh and Bolton. Its members can also access a range of benefits, such as care and welfare support and a travel club. 

Further events are planned locally for 2024; if you're interested in finding out more about the band or its events then please contact [email protected].

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