8 July

On Saturday 30th July the shop will be closed but for one day only you can find me at the Guildhall in Portsmouth.

The Royal Navy Volunteer Bands are having their yearly contest day, involving marching displays on the Guildhall Square in the morning followed by the concert performances in the afternoon.

In the main lobby near to the box office you will find me and my exhibition. This year I will have a full range of Edwards Trombones, David Holt (The Valve) will also be there to help discuss your requirements. Tristen Clifton from Trevor J. James will be there displaying some fine woodwind instruments, all of which can be bought through HAYES MUSIC. I will take all the usual bits 'n' bobs, plus some of the gifts.

As well as the instruments I will be available to discuss any repair work that you would like to have done.

Open to the public and free of charge it should be a good day, I look forward to meeting you all.

3 July

Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme (AIPS)

How does it work?

The Assisted Instrument Purchase Scheme enables pupils at Local Education Authority Schools, who receive lessons as part of the school curriculum to purchase musical instruments free of VAT. The procedure for this scheme has been approved by HM Customs & Excise and was reviewed in September 1994 by the VAT Office.

• Only new instruments are offered
• Advice is available on choice of instruments from either ourselves or your child's teacher

To comply with HM Custom and Excise rules the following criteria must be satisfied:

• Students must be in receipt of music lessons from an L.E.A school
• Be a full-time student
• The instrument must be appropriate to the student's needs and ability
• The instrument must be portable
• The instrument must change hands on pupils school premises


Application Procedure

Parent or Guardian:

• Make a choice of instrument and ascertain the price of the instrument, including any carriage/handling charges, and excluding VAT.
• Complete an application/order form and return it to your pupils’ school along with payment of the VAT free amount.
• Once payment has been cleared, the school will order the instrument.
• When the instrument has been received at the school, you will be informed of its availability and a 'handover' date agreed.
• On receipt of the instrument ownership of the goods will be transferred to the parent.
• Following transfer of the instrument, all guarantee rights transfer to the parent and subsequent enquiries should be directed to Hayes Music, the retail supplier.
• The school pays the invoice, which includes the VAT, which will be reclaimed through their normal accounting procedure.
• The scheme is operated on a non-profit making basis.