Top band to lead carnival procession

Leighton-Linslade Carnival are pleased to announce that this year the Carnival Procession will be led by the Royal British Legion Band & Corps of Drums, Romford, a highly decorated marching band based in Romford, Essex. Founded in 1952 by Mr Peter Richardson B.E.M., it stands as one of the longest-running independent youth marching bands in the United Kingdom. The group boasts an illustrious competitive history, securing a total of 10 World Titles since debuting on the international stage in 1993.

 The band has regularly represented Great Britain at major military displays, tattoos, and sporting venues:

• UK Milestones: The first youth band to perform at the renowned Edinburgh Military Tattoo. They have also featured multiple times at the Birmingham Tattoo and played live at high-profile venues like the London Stadium.

• International Tattoos: Regular European appearances, including the Sankt Gallen International Tattoo in Switzerland, the Berlin Tattoo in Germany, and the St. Petersburg Regatta in Russia.

• World Music Contest: Earned two Gold diploma awards at the prestigious Kerkrade competition in the Netherlands.

Carnival Chairman commented: "Carnival is very pleased to have secured this popular band to lead our procession this year. Marching Bands are becoming scarcer and a band of this quality is very much in demand.

In addition to leading the procession Royal British Legion Band & Corps Of Drums, Romford will be appearing in the arena in Parsons Close on 11th July"