DUSTY Drums, patched-up pianos and tired trumpets in Monmouthshire are being sought as part of a new scheme to stock cash-strapped schools with musical instruments.

Cabinet Secretary for Education, Kirsty Williams is calling for people in the County to donate unwanted musical equipment for a new Welsh Government pilot, Instruments for Kids.

Instruments for Kids will gather up all instruments found hidden in attics, garages and the backs of cupboards and distribute them through local authorities to children and schools where there is a need for music provision.

The pilot was launched at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama on November 2 and follows a campaign earlier this year by the Welsh Government where more than 50 instruments were donated by Members and staff.

Education Secretary, Kirsty Williams said, ‘Whether we stuck at it or just gave it a go, most of us have memories of learning to play a musical instrument as a child.

‘We believe that every child should have the opportunity to learn an instrument. That is why, together, we are making a commitment to finding new and innovative ways of making sure children across Wales get access to music. Instrument for Kids is part of this’.

For more information on Instruments for Kids and to find out where you can donate your old instruments visit: gov.wales/instrumentsforkids.