The Manband's friends

• Alder Bridge Steiner school and its lively, friendly community (of which The Manband are part)
• Andy Prince - Chapman stick virtuoso
• Dolly & the Clothespegs
• Frank and Trish Longworth who have hosted Andy and the Manband at their wonderful summer garden parties
• The Rising Sun Arts Centre (in Silver St, off London Road in Reading), venue for the July 2009 benefit
• Roger Winslet
• Gaynor Perry - photographer, painter and musician