Pembrokeshire Music Service to host outdoor concert
Music at the Manor will take place on Friday, May 9, with performances from the Brass Band and the Wind Band.
The Brass Band was the runner-up at this year's National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, while the Wind Band has been invited to perform at the Music for Youth Festival in Birmingham's Symphony Hall in July.
The ensembles will be joined by guests, The Cleddau Chamber Orchestra.
The concert will be recorded by Pure West Radio and broadcast at a later date.
The event will also feature food vans, ice cream, a licensed bar, and face painting.
Gates open at 4.30pm for a 6pm start.
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