The Dr Martin Trust has been set up to stage an annual, world class, brass band competition for championship section bands..
Dr Ian Martin was an eminent consultant psychiatrist in Darlington, County Durham, who, in his will, bequeathed a substantial amount of money to enable an annual brass band competition to take place.
The trustees are all connected to second section regional champions, Cockerton Prize Silver Band who, each Christmas, used to play carols at Dr Martin's home - "Wainstones".
The inaugural competition will take place on Saturday 17th July 2010 at the Gala Theatre, Durham City where 15 championship section bands will compete for The Wainstones Cup and a prize pot of over £7000.
Further information available at http://www.doctormartintrust.com/