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UPPER RHONDDA BRASS BAND

JANUARY 31st 2019

MICRO FUND GRANT OF £2,110
 
Upper Rhondda Brass Band – Micro Fund Grant of £2,500 to re-furbish a worn and damaged Tuba.
The project was to refurbish a Eb Bass from a poor condition (dented, scratched and tarnished), the bass was striped of its silver plating all dents removed all parts cleaned and checked for damage. On stripping the Bass it was discovered that the lead pipe for the mouth piece was severely damaged with saliva deposits due its age and was replaced at an additional cost.
 
The Bass has been refurbished to a high standard and is as good as its original condition.
 
“The whole Band has benefitted from the Tuba with its improved sound and outstanding appearance really standing out with its shine
The refurbishment went well after a few delays and we were really pleased with the look and sound of the instruments with a number players offering to learn the Tuba because it looked so impressive.
The refurbishment has exceeded all our expectations for such an old instrument” – John Powell
 
The Band has recently moved to the old council offices in Pentre, appointed a new Musical Director and in 2018 the Band has achieved the following: Promotion to Section 2 Locally / Welsh National Champions Section 4 / National Eisteddfod Champions Section 4 / Represented Wales in the UK Brass Band Championships
The refurbishment of the Bass has made a big difference to the sound of the Band and has helped them on a successful year.
 
How this project met the fund’s priorities:
Local, culture and heritage are valued as a local resource for education, self-expression and tourism / Encourage participation in cultural activities / Upgrade/provide musical equipment for established groups

The Fund was established by energy company Vattenfall to benefit the communities hosting the Pen y Cymoedd wind farm across the upper Neath, Afan, Rhondda and Cynon Valleys. It exists to support local people, groups and organisations to invest in themselves, their ideas and their communities.

The Community Fund has a substantial annual budget that is index-linked, meaning it increases in line with inflation. As an example, this equated to around £2.5 million in 2025. The Fund will continue to support communities until 2043, creating long-term opportunities for growth, resilience and positive change.

The Fund is managed by an independent, locally based not-for-profit Community Interest Company. It is overseen by a Board of Directors with strong local connections and delivered by a small but dedicated staff team with extensive community engagement experience. We are here to help ensure the Fund delivers on the vision and priorities of local communities.

Over the next 10 years, the Fund is focusing on investment in people, places and businesses — helping the Valleys to thrive, driving bold ideas, supporting transformation and creating lasting impact for current and future generations.

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