Year: 2009

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All Saints Church

All Saints Church

Pomp & Circumstance “Jerusalem” bringing the concert to a close 19th September 2009 saw the Band at All Saints Church in Staplehurst for the first time in four years. We were performing in a joint concert with a scratch choir that had spent the afternoon rehearsing their programme. The choir, conducted by Bryan Gibbs were…

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All Aboard

All Aboard

A visit from Ivor the Engine & Friends For the second year running Ivor the Engine and many characters including Jones the Steam, Mrs Porty, PC Gregory and even Idris the Dragon made the long trek from the top left-hand corner of Wales to visit the K&ESR for a weekend of fun activities. The famous…

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Kids Night

Kids Night

A Rehearsal for all the Family In May the band once again ran a rehearsal for young players, some of whom had not had a chance to play in a band before. Transcript of Press Article : Children who play brass instruments were given the chance to play in a band at Benenden Hospital. A…

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St. Laurences Church

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 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…

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