A visit from Ivor the Engine & Friends For the second year running Ivor the Engine and many characters including Jones the Steam, Mrs Porty, PC Gregory and even Idris the Dragon made the long trek from the top left-hand corner of Wales to visit the K&ESR for a weekend of fun activities. The famous
A Rehearsal for all the Family In May the band once again ran a rehearsal for young players, some of whom had not had a chance to play in a band before. Transcript of Press Article : Children who play brass instruments were given the chance to play in a band at Benenden Hospital. A
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Back After 30 odd years The concert on Saturday 31st January was the first of the year and a new venue for the current band. The band had last played at the Church over 30 years ago at the Marriage of Mr & Mrs David Beakin and with the possible exception of Alan Smithers our
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Photo Competition Result 2009 has already started well for the band as a result of our new “Press Photographer” Marianna Warren’s photographic skills. Having snapped away on a digital camera while the band were on tour last year in Belgium, Marianna provided the band with some excellent material for the web site and plenty of
A round up of the bands year. Goodbyes It wouldn’t be a normal year if we did not have to say goodbye to a few people who have retired or moved away from the area. This year is no exception and as such the band would like to extend their thanks for their support and
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Around the World in 80 Minutes Cranbrook Town Band gave a “Round the World” tour with the music played at this years concert at the Queens Hall, in aid of the BBC Children in Need Appeal. Starting in England with the march Death or Glory, the band proceeded to take the audience around the globe
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Horns Retain their Title On Saturday the 18th October the band once again took part in the SCABA Autumn Contest held at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone. Playing in the second section we were up against another 6 bands from the south of England. Our chosen contest piece this time around was Philip Sparke’s
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Quiz Night The band held its second quiz night of the year in the hall at Hawkhurst Primary school on Saturday 27th September. The event was well attended by about 60 people and everyone appeared to enjoy themselves. A fish and chip supper in the interval went down well and congratulations go to Solo Horn
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On a very sad note for the band, we report the death of Doug Marchant, one of the bands long serving members who had retired from banding a couple of years ago due to ill health. Doug played trombone and baritone positions during his time with the band but was perhaps best known as a
