OKEHAMPTON Excelsior Silver Band has invited townsfolk to its open rehearsal on Sunday, March 1 in the Charter Hall.

The band is hard at work preparing for the West of England Brass Band Regional Championships to be held in Torquay on March 14.

The band is holding an open rehearsal at 10.30am on March 1 to get some practise performing in front of an audience to prepare for the competition.

There is no charge for anyone who would like to come and watch.