Mr Robin Bender has kindly donated a Besson and Co E flat bass to Bude Town Band. Mr Bender played E flat bass with different RAF Station bands throughout his 12 years in the RAF, but hasn't played now for several years, so he decided to donate his bass to the band. Mr Bender presented the bass to the band's President Mr Michael Inch and the band's Musical Director Mrs Myra Inch. If anyone would like to learn to play this instrument or any other instrument, please feel free to contact Myra on 01288 354345 or email the band at [email protected]">[email protected].