Sorry Nick. Didn't mean to be snappy about it. Ruth Archer is right; Wales has had instrument support but it isn't currently on offer. This is partly due to ACWales funds being at about half what they used to be a couple of years ago. (Thank you, Olympics, among others) Hopefully the Welsh scheme will return at some point. If I were in England, I'd grab the funding while I can. The Olympics loom large.

Actually, for amateur groups, there are still loans available through the Welsh Amateur Music Federation - just not for individuals.

sian