IN just six weeks, Otterbourne Brass Band welcomed three new babies.

The band is celebrating its centenary in style by increasing its membership.

First came Octavia Rose Lockett born to Euphonium player Connor and wife Rosalind on August 15 at 8lb 5oz.

Hampshire Chronicle: Otterbourne Brass Band with baby Octavia front and centreOtterbourne Brass Band with baby Octavia front and centre (Image: Stuart Martin)

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She was followed by Elanor Kate born to Baritone player Harriet and husband Edward on September 18 at 7lb 15oz.

Hampshire Chronicle: Baby Elanor, mum Harriet, brother Theodore and dad EdwardBaby Elanor, mum Harriet, brother Theodore and dad Edward (Image: Contributed)

To complete the musical trio Chester Roland Mullen arrived on September 29 weighing in at 6lb 4oz, born to the band’s Flugel horn player Amelia and husband Robert.

Hampshire Chronicle: Amelia, Chester and RobertAmelia, Chester and Robert (Image: Amelia Mullen)

The band performed a "Lest we forget " remembrance tribute concert to mark the sacrifices made by the armed forces on Sunday, November 12.

Next, the group is preparing for its Christmas concert at Otterbourne Village Hall on Saturday, December 9.

Click on the top image to view the band's gallery and photographs from the remembrance concert taken by Stuart Martin.