The origins of Fodens (Coutois) Band stretch back to 1900 and the Boer War, when it was formed in the village of Elworth to mark the relief of Mafeking. Since then the Band has enjoyed an illustrious career, achieving champion status in 1908, a position it has since maintained. Fodens Band website.
CORONAVIRUS: All venues in the UK were shut down on March 16, 2020, and the restrictions were finally lifted on July 19, 2021. It is important to mention that the UK Theatre Web archive listings (iUKTDb) from March 2020 to July 2021 might not be accurate due to the lack of information regarding rescheduled and cancelled shows.