The Bligny Band and Bugles are going from strength to strength.

This summer has seen them in action at a number of public events.

Shropshire ACF recently hosted a joint training day at Copthorne Barracks. Here is a write up from their Facebook page.

“What a fantastic Sunday for music, teamwork and learning as musicians from Warwickshire and Shropshire came together for a joint training day at Copthorne Barracks.

The day brought together cadets from across the two counties, giving them the opportunity to develop their musical skills, learn from experienced instructors and, most importantly, enjoy making music together.

The training day concluded with a special visit from the Lord Lieutenant of Shropshire, who thoroughly enjoyed the cadets’ performance and commented on how wonderful their music was. It was fantastic to see the cadets showcasing their talent and the progress they have made.

A huge thank you to all the CFAVs who travelled from across the region, helped with transporting cadets and supported the day, as well as the musical instructors who gave up their time to provide additional training and guidance.

Well done to every cadet involved, you should all be incredibly proud of yourselves!

Want to join Shropshire Band & Bugles?

You don’t need any previous musical experience!

Shropshire Band & Bugles parade at Copthorne Barracks every Thursday, 19:00–21:00, and are open to all cadets across Shropshire ACF.

You’ll receive:

Your own instrument

Professional tuition and support

The opportunity to work towards the ACS Music Syllabus (1★–4★)

The chance to use music as a DofE Skill

Opportunities to perform and work alongside cadets from across the region

It’s a fantastic way to develop new skills, build confidence, make friends and get even more from your time in the Army Cadet Force.

Never played an instrument before? No problem, we’ll teach you!

Copthorne Barracks

Every Thursday

19:00–21:00

Come and give it a go!”