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Concert Report, General News, Pre 1990

1985 – Del A Warr Pavilion

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A Joint Concert The band were asked to play in a joint concert at the Del A Warr  Pavilion in Bexhill as part of their Golden Jubillee. Together with Battle  and Hooe bands, Cranbrook Town Band, led by conductor Nick Carter  enjoyed taking part in the celebrations.
Formal Line up, General News, Pre 1990

1984 – Photo Call

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A photo taken in the old council hut where the band used to rehearse.   Front Row Left to Right Charlie Piggot (Bass), Dick Selmer (Bass), Albert Wallace (Euphonium), Rachel Cappman (Percussion), Nick Carter ( MD), Zoe Austen (Baritone), Julie Burchett (Euphonium),  Jane Austen (Bass). Middle Row Left to Right John Hunt (Cornet), Betty Moore (Cornet),
Concert Report, General News, Pre 1990

1980-1990 – Massed Bands

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1980-1990 – Massed Bands The early 80’s Solo Cornet line-up practicing for one of the first massed band concerts. The following Press article explains what it was all about. Putting a Polish on Brass. In its 79th (Not quite that many) year of putting a polish on brass band music, Cranbrook’s own prized band is
General News, Player News, Pre 1990

1980s – Sisters

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Sisters strike blow for funds SISTERS Jane and Zoe Austen are hoping for a breath of success at a band concert tomorrow. They will be in Cranbrook Town Band hoping to raise about £2000 to buy instruments with proceeds for a 10 hour sponsored concert in the vestry hall. Jane, 18, of Dorothy Avenue, Cranbrook,
Contesting, General News, Pre 1990, Press Article

1972 – Chatham Contest

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Polishing up for the top brass. NOTES rather than letters will be receiving the attention of Cranbrook postman Fred Carter next Saturday, and he hopes there will be no wrong deliveries. For Fred leads Cranbrook Town Band, formed almost 50 years ago, into one of its rare competitive excursions, a regional band contest at Chatham.
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