YOUNG brass band players blew up a storm on Saturday afternoon with a special concert at the Scarr Bandstand at Sling.

The event showcased the talents of young players from the Forest Brass, Lydney and Lydbrook training bands. Forest of Dean Brass opened the concert, the first event of the year at the Scarr Bandstand, followed by Lydney and then Lydbrook.

The free event, which was sponsored by the Foresters’ Forest heritage project, attracted a large and appreciative audience.

The finale was a rousing combination of all three bands.

To find out more about events at the bandstand visit www.scarrbandstand.co.uk