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Established by local quarry owner Robert Broome and fellow industrialists in 1861, The Burbage Band (Buxton) is one of the oldest brass bands in the world, and proudly maintains its original aims and objectives. We were formed as a village band, with the patronage of the Church and Duke of Devonshire, to teach music without charge, provide an educational and constructive pastime, develop community spirit and entertain. The band has earned an enviable repuation and has taught many hundreds to play.

Today, Burbage Band continues to promote and represent Burbage and Buxton both locally and abroad at a whole host of differing concerts, functions and celebrations, providing music in a wide variety of styles, and has active members from every generation. The band is one of the most successful, busiest and friendliest bands in the area and is renowned for having trained most of its own players as well as many now playing with more famous bands. Lessons, instrument loan and insurance are provided free of charge to anyone with the commitment to learn. This provision is popular with all ages, but particularly where pupils also use the instruments at school.

Description

Christ Church, Burbage, built in 1861, is located in the heart of Burbage village.

Christ Church holds its Sunday services at 9.30 am. The second Sunday of each month is usually a service of Morning Prayer, the third Sunday is Brekkie Church, while the remaining services are Holy Communion using Common Worship. Every Wednesday there is a Holy Communion service at 10.00am - usually using the Book of Common Prayer.

There is a small choir and a bell-ringing team for its peal of six bells. Special services held during the year include the Clypping Service in early August, when the congregation links hands around the outside of the church; the origins of this traditional service date back to Saxon times. There is also a Remembrance Day service, beginning at the village war memorial and continuing in the church. Burbage Band plays at both of these services. The Christmas Eve Crib Service and Midnight Mass are particularly popular with the people of Burbage.

125 St. John's Road,

Burbage,

Buxton,

Derbyshire,

England,

SK17 9AA.