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St. Laurences Church
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 Success !
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
The Year 2008 in Review
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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November Children in Need Concert
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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2008 – Autumn Contest
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 Evening & Childrens Rehearsal
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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Doug Marchant
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
Sunday at the Pantiles
Sunday: Pantiles Bandstand, Tunbridge Wells Sunday saw the band playing at the Pantiles in Tunbridge Wells. The concert was enjoyed by many people who came out to sample the food and the odd drink or two on a sunny afternoon. There are more than a few photos of this concert thanks to Marianna, the
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2008 – Summer Concerts (Part 1)
During a busy weekend in the middle of July, the band performed two concerts, find out more below :- Saturday: Benenden Chest Hospital Open Day Article from Kent Messenger A RARE chance to glimpse inside an operating theatre was taken by more than 200 people when Benenden Hospital held an open day at the weekend.
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