Boobs and Brass can't believe that a whole year has passed since our first charity concert in September 2006. What Boobs and Brass have achieved, in just 12 months, continues to amaze. 

Therefore, it must have been with some trepidation that Jane and Maggie took the decision to continue with their little venture (!) and stage another concert. They needn't have worried.

With Betty Anderson conducting, and continuing with the 'all-girl' theme, the evening was a triumph. The band selected a 'popular' programme and played to a full house. Possible highlights being Trombone soloist - the rinky dink Pink Panther and Mairi Addy. Mairi, exchanging her trombone for an accordion, played some jigs and a reel and was accompanied by the band. The event was professionally compéred (as last year) by Carolyn Oldershaw.

Jane's daughter, Rachael, wrote to many local businesses/organisations for raffle prizes and this, including donations from individuals, meant there were 58 raffle prizes in all.

The programme notes mentioned our little sojourn to the north and the Whit Friday Marches. Originally, it was meant to be a 'bit of a giggle' and a day out - but we were something of a sensation, rubbing shoulders with some of the best (male) bands in the country and we have a trophy to prove it! We were the first 'all-female' band to enter in the contests' 120 year history - so thank you to Jonathan Mott for guiding us, musically, through the day. 

None of the hard work, fun and professionalism could have been achieved with out a lot of help from local and national companies, friends, followers (including our audiences), family and players - to which we are always grateful. 

However, special thanks were made to:

• First Choice Holidays for the uniforms donated this year.

• Ridgemount Technologies for the stand banners - used for the first time.

• Shaun Paggington and First Brass Ltd.

• Dave Goswell and Pro-Digital Systems Ltd.

• Kettering Parish Church for the superb venue.

• Betty Anderson and Carolyn Oldershaw.

• Jonathan Mott for conducting Glemdene.

• Brian Sanders for his musical arrangements.

• Local media for their coverage of the event.

• Kettering Tourist Office for ticket sales.

• Rushden Windmill Band for their rehearsal facilities.

Please look at the supporters page for a full list and web 'links' of those who have helped us.

Following this October concert ‘Boobs & Brass’ were able to send £1800 to each of our chosen charities; the Breast Cancer Campaign and the Opthalmic Ward at Kettering Hospital.

As promised here are some photographs (thanks to Jane) - the originals were very dark, so I had to 'doctor' them a little.....