Elland Silver Band announces special concert of remembrance in support of the Royal British Legion Poppy Fund

Honouring the Fallen – A Concert of Remembrance will take place on Saturday, October 31 at 7pm at All Saints Church, Elland.

The concert will bring together musicians, singers, community groups and members of the public to remember those who have given their lives in service and reflect on the sacrifices made by generations past and present.

Proceeds from the concert will be shared between Elland Silver Band and the Royal British Legion Poppy Fund.

Cross Lane School Choir will be special guests for the evening and will perform throughout the concert, with two pieces in each half, before joining Elland Silver Band for a special joint performance of Vision.

The involvement of the young singers will bring an important intergenerational element to the evening, helping to ensure that remembrance continues to be shared with future generations.

Elland Silver Band is also inviting local community groups, organisations and societies to be part of the event by contributing a short tribute or dedication.

The band hopes the concert will provide an opportunity for people and organisations from across Elland and the surrounding area to come together, remember those who have fallen and reflect on the meaning of remembrance within our community.

Sam Harrison, of Elland Silver Band, said: “Remembrance is something that belongs to all of us. We want this concert to be more than simply an evening of music — we want it to be an opportunity for our community to come together, remember and reflect.

“We are particularly pleased to welcome Cross Lane School Choir and to give local community groups the opportunity to contribute their own tributes. Bringing different generations together through music is a fitting way to remember those who have gone before us.”

As part of the band's commitment to remembrance, proceeds from the concert will be shared between Elland Silver Band and the Royal British Legion Poppy Fund.

The Royal British Legion provides support to serving and former members of the Armed Forces, their families and dependants. By attending the concert, the local community will help support the work of the Poppy Fund while also supporting Elland Silver Band's ongoing musical and community activities.

Tickets for the concert are £10 for adults and free for under 16s.

Tickets are available in advance at www.eventbrite.co.uk.

Local community groups wishing to contribute a tribute or dedication are invited to contact Elland Silver Band to register their interest.