Hever Castle
The band have enjoyed playing at Hever Castle over the years and the concerts are always well received by the passing crowds and those waiting to enter the castle.
Band Tour to Bruges
May Time on the Continent While the Queen celebrated her 50th Anniversary this May, the Band decided that the long weekend would be an ideal opportunity to tour another part of Europe. This time we decided to head for the town of Bruges in Belgium. This town is often called “Venice of the north”, because
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Bones do it again
Top of the Class Colin, Hazel and John display their trophy haul after their 2nd successive win for best Trombone section at the SCABA 2nd section Spring contest.
Tribute to Tony
Tony Smith (age 62) Funeral at Tunbridge Wells, 2 May 2002 Edited version of Address given by Rev. Dick Dengate. Tony came from a close family, one of four children who always got on well. He was born in Kensington in 1939, and brought up in Hounslow, where he went to school. He became a
Spring Contest
Back Row Front Row Colin Batt (Trombone) Ian Lanceley (Musical Director) Mike Vickers (Bass) Viv Lovewell (Euphonium) Donna Bull (Cornet) Rebecca Suckling (Timpani) Fred Smithers (Soprano) Peter Evans (Cornet) Geoff Collins (Bass) Alan Smithers (Tenor Horn) Jerry Pond (Bass) Tony Smith (Cornet) Bob Bixley (Percussion) Holly Lovewell (Cornet) David Newsom (Euphonium) Hazel Walsh (Trombone)
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News Update
General Round-up Having just supplied ourselves with new uniforms, the band are currently saving and raising funds again, this time we are planning a tour to Bruge during the summer bank holiday of 2002. Many events have been planned to help with the fund raising including a sponsored walk from Rye to Hastings, Quiz Evening
Copper Beats Brass
August Charity Concert Undoubtedly the highlight of the year from a playing point of view was the charity fundraising event held Ashford Church. Aptly named “Copper beats Brass” the concert included a number of favourites from our summer programme as well as two pieces each from guest Soloists Tabitha Hall and James Clegg. In addition
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Hazel’s Wedding
Hazel Hemsley becomes Hazel Walsh And it was the bands pleasure to serenade the happy couple as they arrived for the reception at Great Maytham Hall in Rolvenden. Hazel is the bands principal Trombonist and has played with the band since returning from her travels across the globe. Robin Traves took over the batten today
Changing the Colours
A New Uniform Anyone looking out for the band at this years concerts may not instantly recognise them. The traditional uniform of Black Jacket and gold bow tie has been updated after nearly 20 years. The change comes after a great deal of saving and fund raising by the band who have wanted to improve
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