October News Goodbye To The band would like to say a farewell and very big thank you to the players below who have all put in a great deal of work and been a tremendous asset to the band over the years. Trevor Westley and Jo Handley who both moved out of the area and […]
Des Franks It is with great sadness that the band have to say goodbye to another friend this year. Des Franks the band’s president passed away in September this year during a stay in hospital. Apart from being a playing member of the band for a great many years Des was also one of our
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Obituary – James Henry Finch (1920-2000) It is with great sadness that the band recently learned of the death of its oldest member, “Harry” Finch, who died at home on January 25th at the age of 79. Harry was one of the founding members of the current band when it reformed in 1964. Over the
Article from the SCABA Bugle Feb 2000 Following the retirement of our long serving Treasurer Bob Tucker, with effect from 1st January 2000 the position has been taken over by Executive Committee Member Chris Cannings. Chris started his banding ‘career’ at the age of 10 with Egham Band but later moved to Kent and subsequently
August 29th in Hastings. Alexandra Park lies with steep-sided, largely wooded valleys at its northern extreme. Evidence has been found that suggests an early medieval settlement in the area of Shornden, including fragments of pottery and the existence of structures that may have been charcoal kilns. By the end of the 18th century, Hastings was
1999 – Alexandra Park Read Post »
Article from the Courier, March 27, 1998 Youngsters and adults alike look like being in tune with the future after visiting Cranbrook Town Band open day on Saturday. The musicians took over the main chamber at the council offices to promote their new youth band, which is expected to begin full rehearsals in September. Band
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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,
