Irvine and Dreghorn set for 40th birthday bash

Preparations for Irvine and Dreghorn Band's 40th birthday celebrations are in the final stages.

FINAL touches are being added to a weekend of celebrations for Irvine and Dreghorn Band as it prepares to celebrate its 40th birthday.

The band, which has become an integral part of life in North Ayrshire, is holding a concert on Friday, August 26 in Irvine's Magnum Theatre - a venue where it performed one of its first public concerts.

The concert will showcase the senior band in an extended performance which will be recorded live for an anniversary CD. Advanced purchase of the CD will be available at the event. It will also feature plenty of stories, anecdotes and other surprises relating to the last 40 years.

Irvine and Dreghorn Band during its early days in 1976.

Limited tickets are available on the door, or anyone interested can contact idbrass@hotmail.com, Kelda (07875426329) or Dawn (07733142197) to arrange ticket purchase.

The following night (Saturday), Irvine and Dreghorn will be having a 40^th anniversary ball at Beecham's Social Club – less than 10 tickets are available. Those interested should contact Dawn or Kelda if they wish to reminisce over a meal, live band and good company.