Middleton Band are no strangers to the passengers, volunteers and staff of the East Lancashire Railway. In fact, the band (and even some of its players), have been performing on the railway for the last 30 years. <\/strong><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n The biggest event of the year is the \u2018Santa Specials\u2019 and in the Christmas period just gone the railway and the band entertained more than 40,000 passengers over a five-week period. The band also play at other events for the railway such as the highly successful 1940s Weekend over the Spring Bank Holiday.<\/p>\n Middleton Band Secretary, Aaron Hayes, said “We are extremely fortunate to have such a fantastic partner in the East Lancashire Railway. It is with their support that the band has been able to grow and develop over the last 30 years. The band always look forward to any event with them and especially enjoy bringing festive cheer to the passengers on the Santa Specials\u201d<\/p>\n