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Website Designed & Maintained by Bill Taylor

May 2010

There have been a few changes around in the players over the last few weeks and we would like to welcome back Sheldon Barwick who is our old MD as our new princpal cornet. Sheldon was with the band for some years prior to leaving for work commitments and it is great to have him back.

Ady Walter has made the change from Trombone to Tenor Horn, Ady also played in the band back in the 80’s. It is great to see him back with Jack his son who plays Bass Trombone.

Also after a number of years without percussion we would like to welcome Andy       What a difference it makes having an excellent percussionist!!!

We also would like to thank our friends from Marsh Gibbon, Corby  and other ex players that come and help us during the Summer Jobs.

Planning for the band’s 90th Celebrations are now under way. Full details will be published on the website later in the year. Functions will include a joint concert with Gloucester Brass and a private celebration party for members, ex -members and supporters.

The band has now commenced it’s Summer engagements starting with the Aston Martin Owners Club’s 75th Concourse Rally at Blenheim Palace in Woodstock. The setting was excellent,  the weather brilliant and the cars weren’t bad either! Check the photo’s page out to see us in action.  

On October 20th 1920 the band was formed in The Blacks Head Inn in Bletchington.

Bank Holiday  weekend saw us return to play a 3 sets for the Annual Beer Festival.  After the washout on Saturday the sun came out for the band and we played to packed garden. Jayne Evans said that “The Band made the whole weekend”.

FOR SALE!

Bletchington Silver Band Mascots!

This Bear comes with his own Hoodie embroidered with the bands name. He is available from any committee member and will be on sale during the summer jobs. £10.00 each

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