From the Wylye Valley Life magazine, Issue No.9, Friday 7 September 1984:
Mere Manor Brass have just completed a busy summer season which included appearances at many local fetes, a concert in aid of Cancer Research, and culminated in the Mere Carnival Procession on September 1st.
The band are now preparing for the Autumn season which includes a number of contests. The band are graded 4th section nationally and 2nd section on the Wessex Brass Band Association.
Due to some players leaving the district to study at college, the band have a number of vacancies. They would welcome any brass or percussion players who are interested in playing in a concert and contesting band.
The band also run a learner’s group where young people (and older ones!) are taught brass instruments. This is an ideal way for a youngster with a genuine interest in music to learn an instrument and progress to group playing. Apart from the annual subscription, tuition is free and where possible an instrument is provided – but lots of hard work is asked in return.
Mere Manor Brass will also be pleased to consider requests for local charities and anyone interested should contact the band secretary: Mrs. D. Evans, 58 Manor Road, Mere, Wilts, BA12 6HF.