August 29th in Hastings. Alexandra Park lies with steep-sided, largely wooded valleys at its northern extreme. Evidence has been found that suggests an early medieval settlement in the area of Shornden, including fragments of pottery and the existence of structures that may have been charcoal kilns. By the end of the 18th century, Hastings was […]
1999 – Alexandra Park Read Post »
The things we do for our art ! The band get to play in some unusually tight spaces at times, sitting on the back of a lorry trailer at Sissinghurst Fete was no exception. Ian never fell off despite a number of near misses.
1999 – Sissinghurst Fete Read Post »
In 1998 and 1999 before the creation of the Junior or training Bands, we held a couple of “open rehearsals” to showcase the band in the local community and attract new players. Here are a few of the photos from the day in 1999. This article was created in 2024 using archive photos together with
Open Day at the Council Chambers Read Post »
Concerts of 1999 Last year was a fairly typical year for concerts. In total we gave 20 concert performances, including six “Free” concerts including the regular performances as St Dunstan’s in February and Brede British Legion in December. Others were for local churches, the Cranbrook “Fun Day” and a band member’s daughter’s wedding. There were
1989/99 – News in Summary Read Post »
The Concert with Steve Sykes The evening of the 16th of May saw Cranbrook Town Band perform with World class Bass player Steve Sykes. The hectic day’s rehearsal and many previous Thursday nights dedication to the evenings programme made for a wonderful concert and a truly memorable night. The first half opened with the Olympic Fanfare
1998 – St. Georges Trust Concert Read Post »
Article from the Courier, March 27, 1998 Youngsters and adults alike look like being in tune with the future after visiting Cranbrook Town Band open day on Saturday. The musicians took over the main chamber at the council offices to promote their new youth band, which is expected to begin full rehearsals in September. Band
1998 – Jump on the Bandwagon Read Post »
The Strains of music from a children’s band are a regular feature of Wednesday lunchtimes at Cranbrook primary School. Under director Robin Traves, seven boys and four girls have gathered once a week to learn how to play instruments including the cornet, trombone and euphonium. “When Cranbrook Town Band received £54,000 from the National Lottery
1998 – English, Maths & Euphonium Read Post »
During August 1997 the band went on it’s first tour to Germany. The band gave two concerts in Weisbaden for the local “20th Anniversary Wine Festival”. 1997 – Germany Tour
1997 – Weisbaden Tour Read Post »
The band at the SCABA Contest, Folkestone 1996 Front Row Middle Row Back Row John Hunt (Bbb Bass) Alan Smithers (Tenor Horn) Andrew Ramsden (Flugel) Mike Vickers (Ebb Bass) Albert Wallace (Baritone) Mark Atherton (Bass Trombone) Viv Lovewell (Euphonium) Peter Stoner (Percussion) Hazel Hemsley (Trombone) David Newsom (Euphonium) Amanda Lloyds (Tenor Horn) Daryl Oliver (Percussion)
1996 – SCABA Contest Read Post »
Fireworks with the 1812 Overture During the 1990s the band played several summer concerts at Swanley park. We were perched out on the lake and played a normal programme while the picnics got underway. As the night closed in we finished off in true proms style with a spectacular Firework finale. The trick of getting the
1995 – Swanley Park Read Post »
