THE Brass Bands by the Lake concerts kick-off on Sunday with a performance by the Lydmet Lydney Band.

The event follows the success of last August's brass concert by the lake, organised by the Newent Initiative, which attracted about 200 people.

The band will begin playing at 2pm. Refreshments will be provided by the Friends of St Mary's Church. If the weather is poor, the event will take place in the church.

Founded in 1892, the band plays at events both locally and nationally. It recently appeared at the Malvern Spring Gardening Show, where Alan Titchmarsh had a go at conducting.