Friends and family from near and far gathered at Hadleigh Temple Corps on the evening of Saturday, 26 April 2014 to mark the retirement of Ken Hillson after 27 years as Bandmaster.
This year’s concert, held on 15 March 2014 in the Hadleigh Temple hall, marked the first major event for Hadleigh Temple Band’s new Bandmaster, Marion Still.
Two brothers once again shared a stage as they both celebrate the centenary of their family band. This unique opportunity was made possible by the South London Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Major George Whittingham) agreeing to share the platform with members of the Gadsden Band during their most recent concert at the Addison Centre in Kempston Bedford on 16 October 2010.
Southend Citadel Corps hosted a “Two-in-One” Festival on Saturday, 22 October 2005. The concert featured two bands: the South London Fellowship Band (conducted by Major George Whittingham) and the London NE Divisional Fellowship Band (Bandmaster Geoffrey Jordan).