ON behalf of the NC Big Band, I would like to thank all the dancers who supported our first venture in Kidderminster, the 150th Festival of Kidderminster Town Hall committee and Wyre Forest District Council staff for their help and support in putting on the dance.

The band considerably enjoyed playing to such a lively and responsive audience and we hope to run more dances at the town hall in our aim to present big band music "live" to the public.

While we have had a lot of favourable comments and know that most people really enjoyed themselves, we are aware that due to an oversight, too many tickets were sold and consequently some people were disappointed at a lack of seats and tables.

We apologise for this and would like to reassure everyone that ticket numbers for our future events will be carefully controlled to ensure everyone's comfort.

ROGER BRUTON

Drummer and band

secretary,

Paganel Drive, Dudley