Downton Band

The band is preparing for its busiest time of year, including its usual events and full carolling schedule. The band plans to cover all areas of the village and aims to visit as many residents as possible, depending on weather conditions. Members will gather outside the Co-op on Christmas Eve from 10am, and, in keeping with tradition, will be carolling around the village from 4am on Christmas morning.

Collection buckets will be available during appearances; Downton Band operates as a charity and relies on donations to support its future activities and development.  On Sunday 21 December at 6.30pm, the band will be joined by the Downton Community Choir for a Christmas Concert at St Laurence Church. The band will also attend Charlton-All-Saints church on Tuesday 16 December at 7.30pm for its annual Christmas Concert. On Friday 19 December the band will be at Downton Brewery from 7pm.

Village Carolling is from 7pm - 9pm on the following: 1 Dec - Moot Lane North, Saxonhurst, Moot Lane, Moot Close, Roman Meadow, Avon Meadow, Saxon Meadow; 8 Dec - Moot Lane South, Moot Gardens, Avondyke, Squarey Close, Moot Lane, Downlands Close and Twynham Close; 11 Dec - Sidings, Hamilton Park, The Sidings, Lode Hill, Barford Lane, High Street, Church Hatch. 15 Dec - Charlotte Close, Marie Ave, Catherine Cres, Joanna Close, Elizabeth Close, Greenacres, Headlands; 18 Dec - The Borough, High Street, Church Leat, The Borough, Green Lane; 19 Dec - Morgan Close and Downton Brewery.