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Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) at Leicester South, October 2016

Norwich Citadel Band Visit to Leicester

Posted on 15 November 2016 by Webmaster

A leisurely drive by car on Saturday, 29 October 2016, took members of the Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) to Wigston, Leicester where they were welcomed at Leicester South Corps for a ministry weekend consisting of a Saturday evening concert, worship services on Sunday morning, and a second musical meeting on Sunday afternoon.

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Combined bands from Boscombe and Norwich Citadel march through Norwich, 23 October 2016

Boscombe to Norwich for 134th Celebrations

Posted on 5 November 2016 by Webmaster

Saturday, 22 October 2016, marked the arrival of Boscombe Band (Bandmaster Howard J. Evans) at Norwich Citadel for the 134th anniversary celebration weekend of Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow). This was a return visit, as the Norwich band had enjoyed a weekend in Bournemouth the previous year.

Tags: anniversary Boscombe Band concert Howard J. Evans Michael Whybrow ministry weekend Norwich Citadel Band open air Richard Woodrow Trevor Smith

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1966 and All That

Posted on 19 September 201619 September 2016 by Webmaster

On 16 July 2016, Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) took part in “1966 and all that”, a special occasion marking 50 years since the band performed at London’s Royal Albert Hall. Joining Norwich Citadel for the celebratory concert were Diss Band (Bandmaster Iain Sturgeon) and Norfolk Fellowship Brass (Bandmaster David Woodrow).

Tags: concert Daniel Beattie David Winch David Woodrow Diss Band Iain Sturgeon John Gibson Norfolk Fellowship Brass Norwich Citadel Band Richard Woodrow Royal Albert Hall special event

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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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Norwich Citadel Band by the Seaside

Posted on 5 November 20145 November 2014 by Webmaster

To finish their season off before the summer break, the Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) likes to make a visit to a local seaside corps to lead worship and give outdoor concerts. This year, they were invited back to Great Yarmouth, the largest seaside resort in Norfolk.

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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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Sheffield Weekend for Norwich Citadel Band

Posted on 3 June 20143 June 2014 by Webmaster

Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) had a most successful weekend visit to Sheffield Citadel, 5 – 6 April 2014. The ministry weekend included a Saturday evening festival, Sunday morning worship and a Sunday afternoon concert.

Tags: Andrew Woodhouse concert Daniel Frost David Winch Eloise Peek James House James Morley Martin Cordner Matthew Peek Michael Whybrow ministry weekend Norwich Citadel Band Richard Welch Richard Woodrow Sam Gibson Sheffield Citadel worship

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Retired Bandmaster Awarded British Empire Medal

Posted on 4 March 2014 by Webmaster

Retired Bandmaster John G. “Jack” Gibson of the Norwich Citadel Band was awarded the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s New Year’s Honours for 2014.

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Remembrance in Norwich

Posted on 16 December 2013 by Webmaster

Remembrance Sunday is always a busy day for the Norwich Citadel Band (Bandmaster Richard Woodrow) and this year was no different.

Tags: march Martin Whybrow Matthew Peek Michael Whybrow Norwich Norwich Citadel Band Remembrance Day Richard Woodrow special event worship

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Toys and Tins at Norwich Cathedral

Posted on 30 October 2013 by Webmaster

A recent concert to benefit the annual Toys and Tins Appeal organized by the Salvation Army and BBC Radio Norfolk was held in the magnificent Norwich Cathedral on Friday, 11 October 2013.

Tags: BBC Radio Norfolk benefit concert David Whiteley harp Michael Whybrow Norwich Cathedral Norwich Citadel Band Norwich High School Chamber Choir Richard Woodrow Toys and Tins Appeal Zoe Rasmussen

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