I WRITE with regard to the lack of formal thanks to all the bands at the Crown Pub, Oldswinford, on August 24. The event was held in aid of Mary Stevens Hospice and over £7000 was raised.

The Starving Rascals, Big Jim & Cracker, Dan Haynes and Highway Dave and the Varmints, all gave up their time and performed free of charge to help raise this astonishing amount.

So, ‘Well done boys’, I’ll say thank you even if no one else will!

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