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SLFB Benefit for Bexleyheath Building Fund

Posted on 2 May 2015 by Webmaster

The last day of February 2015 was damp and grey around Bexleyheath, but there was warmth, light and a great welcome for the South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Darrell Scholes) as they presented a program in Bexleyheath Corps’ temporary quarters, Bexleyheath Methodist Church. In aid of the BexleyHeath Corps Building Fund, the concert was shared with Bexleyheath Singing Company (Leader Rachel Gash).

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Help for Heroes in Norwich

Posted on 26 November 201426 November 2014 by Webmaster

Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) commenced its new season with a Gala Charity Concert on 4 October 2014 at the Citadel. The concert was in aid of Help for Heroes, a popular military-based charity. Special guests for the evening were the Marham Bluebirds Military Wives Choir (Musical Director Rachel Meerwald).

Tags: benefit concert General the Lord Dannatt Harvey Smyth Help for Heroes Judith Lubbock Lady Dannatt Lord Mayor of Norwich Marham Bluebirds Military Wives Choir Norwich Citadel Band Rachel Meerwald RAF Marham Richard Woodrow Sheriff of Norwich William Armstrong

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Fellowship Band Benefit Concert at Chandler’s Ford

Posted on 16 November 201416 November 2014 by Webmaster

On Friday, 26 September 2014, the Solent Fellowship Band (Bandmaster John Bird) and the One Achord Choir (Director Chris Warren) presented a charity concert at Chandler’s Ford Methodist Church. The concert raised nearly £600 toward the Community Outreach program of the church.

Tags: benefit Chandlers Ford Chris Warren concert Dan Redhead David Samuels John Bird Martyn Thomas One Achord Choir Peter Cornick Solent Fellowship Band Steve Jones Tony Unwin

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Concert for a Summer Evening in Snodland

Posted on 7 November 2014 by Webmaster

The Maidstone Band (Bandmaster Nigel Yalden) and Songsters (Songster Leader Rachel Walters) visited Christ Church, Malling Road, Snodland, on Saturday, 12 July 2014 to present a “Concert for a Summer Evening” in aid of the church hall.

Tags: All Saints with Christ Church benefit concert George Scott Kent Maidstone Band Maidstone Songsters Nathan Cripps Nigel Yalden Rachel Walters Snodland

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“Into Africa” Raises Thousands for Kenya Trust

Posted on 20 September 2014 by Webmaster

The annual “Into Africa” concert, benefiting the Kenya Trust, was held at Staines on 14 June 2014. This year’s concert featured 14-year-old Isobel Daws (trombone) as guest soloist, with the Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Corry) and Staines Songsters (Leader Samantha Turner).

Tags: Andrew Lofthouse benefit Cathy Le Feuvre Charley Brighton concert Enfield Citadel Band Isobel Daws Jonathan Corry Kenya Trust Maurice Patterson Paul Williams Samantha Turner Staines Songsters Wes Maughan

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The church of St Edmund in Acle, Norfolk, England

Norwich Citadel Band at St. Edmunds

Posted on 19 September 201419 September 2014 by Webmaster

On 6 June 2014, the Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) visited St. Edmunds Church in Acle, Norfolk. This is believed to be the first such occasion for the band, which was delighted to find a full church with an enthusiastic congregation warming to the sound of a brass band playing in the medieval building with its thatched roof.

Tags: Acle benefit concert Norfolk Norwich Citadel Band St Edmunds Church

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Solent Fellowship Band Concert in Fareham

Posted on 4 July 20144 July 2014 by Webmaster

On Friday, 13 June 2014, the Solent Fellowship Band (Bandmaster John Bird) presented a charity concert at the Holy Trinity Church, Fareham. The concert was in aid of the “High Time” project at the church, which aims to restore the iconic landmark clock and tower.

Tags: Adrian Griffiths benefit Callam Carter concert David Samuels Fareham Granville Myers Holy Trinity Church John Bird Martyn Thomas Sally Davenport Solent Fellowship Band Steve Jones Tony Unwin

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Enfield and Divas Join for Rollason Benefit

Posted on 6 June 2014 by Webmaster

The Enfield Citadel Band (Bandmaster Jonathan Corry) joined with the vocal group The Dedicated Divas on 10 May 2014 for a concert in support of the Helen Rollason Cancer Charity. The concert was held at St. Andrew’s Parish Church, Chelmsford.

Tags: Andrew Justice Ben Horton benefit concert Enfield Citadel Band Helen Rollason Cancer Charity Jonathan Corry Maurice Patterson Paul Baker Paul Wiliams Simon Hicks Stuart Horton The Dedicated Divas Verena King

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Staff Songsters Weekend at Regent Hall

Posted on 1 May 2014 by Webmaster

The International Staff Songsters (Songster Leader Dorothy Nancekievill) visited Regent Hall Corps on the weekend of 5 – 6 April 2014, with a vocal workshop and festival on Saturday, and worship and and afternoon festival on Sunday.

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Large Amount Raised at Fellowship Band Benefit Concert

Posted on 2 April 20142 April 2014 by Webmaster

On Friday, 21 March 2014, the Solent Fellowship Band (Bandmaster John Bird) presented a charity concert which, including donations received, raised £8,600 for a locally-based organization, the Second Chance Charity.