We rehearse on Wednesday evenings between 7:30pm and 9:30pm in the Parish Hall in Cleobury Mortimer. The Hall is on the main street, roughly 100yds east of the Church, next to the Library.
We are always pleased to welcome visitors who would like to find out more about us. If you're a player, why not come along and have a go!

Cleobury Mortimer

The Market Town of Cleobury Mortimer is known as ‘The Gateway to Shropshire and lies nestled in the south Shropshire hills near to the border with Worcestershire. The town is on the A4117, between the mediaeval splendour of Ludlow to the west and Kidderminster, the home of the carpet industry, in the East. Travel to Cleobury Mortimer is easiest by road. Ludlow and Kidderminster are about 25 minutes away by car and Birmingham and Shrewsbury are within an hour.
The history of Cleobury Mortimer can be traced back to before the Norman Conquest, with evidence of Iron Age fortification at Castle Toot. The Cleobury part of the name is probably drawn from the contraction of the old English clifu meaning a steep place and bury meaning fortified settlement. The second part the name is less contentious and came from the influence of the Norman Lord Roger de Mortemer to whom the land was given after the Norman Conquest.
The town boasts a number of interesting architectural features, including the curved Victorian and Georgian buildings on the high street and the 12th century magnificence of the parish Church. St. Mary the Virgin, is one of a small group of churches to have crooked spires, many by design. However, Cleobury Mortimer's crooked spire is as a result of warping of the oak beams that support it.

Joining the band

The band is made up of players of a fairly wide range of abilities and ages. If you are active player, have played previously or would like to begin to learn you will be most welcome. Tuition and instruments are available, and you are invited to phone our secretary, Stella Wilcox on 01299 270560 for more information or use the contact us page on this web site.

Alternatively, just turn up at our weekly rehearsal. We will be delighted to see you. (Around Christmas and New Year, please check first to confirm that rehearsals are being held as planned.)