The Merton Concert Band, which has played at civic events in the borough and beyond for 35 years, could be left without a home when its rehearsal room is demolished later this summer.

The pavilion in Dundonald Recreation Ground, Wimbledon, is set to be demolished on the provisional date of August bank holiday weekend as part of the ongoing expansion of Dundonald Primary School.

The group has rehearsed at the pavilion for most of its history since being founded in 1981.

When the band was formed, it was accompanied by a legacy which stated the council would provide them with free rehearsal facilities.

However, members have been left in the dark over its future, stating they have had no word from the council about where they might be accommodated once the pavilion is demolished.

Mavis Cale, who plays solo clarinet in the band, said: “There has been no negotiating with us about whether we can be offered accommodation in the new building or at some other council venue.

“We feel that the council have ignored the legacy that was set up when the band was founded as a council band and we have been badly let down by Merton Council.”

The band has long played a vital part in the annual Armistice Day service in Wimbledon Village, and has also promoted the borough at venues across London including a yearly concert in the Westminster Abbey gardens.

The band is now exploring options for a new rehearsal space, although it is not expecting any financial support from the council.

A spokesman for Merton Council said that the band would have the opportunity to use the new pavilion being built for Dundonald Park, which is due to be completed before work is set to start on demolishing the existing building.

She said: “The old pavilion will only come down once the new one is completed and the band is more than welcome to apply to use the space for their rehearsals as other community groups wanting to use the space will do.”