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Friday 29th January 2010 saw the Band and Drums travel to Wootton Bassett to perform for the unveiling of the new flag pole and flag donated to the Town. The town was presented with this, in recognition of all they do for the servicemen and women and their families who have lost their lives in the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts. The Band arrived in Wootton Bassett around 1.15pm and was directed to the Civic Centre, which is where the Band would be based for the day.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by Iain in Band Shows on Friday 19 February 2010 - 09:59:59 
Bethune, France On Friday evening, the Band met at their HQ and boarded the coach for the journey to Bethune, to take part in their Annual WW2 Liberation Commemorations, and for a change, the Band travelled to France via the Channel Tunnel.
After a shorter journey via the Shuttle they arrived in Bethune around 1.15am, but spent around 15 minutes trying to find the hotel, then ended up telephoning their host and telling them what colour their coach was, and in the end the he tracked them down! The rooms were sorted and everyone bedded down for the night.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by Iain in Band Shows on Monday 07 September 2009 - 10:44:39
The World Music Contest 2009 - Kerkrade, Netherlands The WMC are effectively the “Olympics” of bands and attract ten of thousands of musicians from around the globe every four years. Kerkrade holds the focus of the world of brass and wind bands for 5 weeks as the worlds top musicians go head to head. To qualify for the WMC you must either have held a National title in your home country in the past 18 months or have been awarded a Gold in the previous Championships. Fortunately, in 2005 the band was awarded a Gold and a Silver medal in the two contests it took part in – this allowed us entry.
Read more Comments: 1 | posted by Iain in Band Shows on Wednesday 05 August 2009 - 13:07:40
 Tiel Taptoe 2009, Tiel, Netherlands By L/Cpl John Rowland
Another weekend and yet another European show for the band and corps of drums. This year is turning out to be a much travelled one after shows in Aulnay-sous-Bois and Saint Quentin, both in France, during May. Now it was Holland’s turn to host the band over the weekend of the 5th – 7th June.
The band set out from Romford at a slightly more respectable time of 22:30 to catch the ferry to Dover. A very smooth crossing was followed by a 4 hour journey to Tiel, of which the band spent most of the time sleeping, or trying to.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by Iain in Misc on Tuesday 16 June 2009 - 12:43:56
Aulnay-Sous-Bois, France
By L/Cpl John Rowland
Friday 15th May saw the band leave for one of the much loved away trips, which included a long over night journey. Leaving Romford at around 23:30 that night, they made their way to Dover to get the ferry to France where a long trip lay ahead of them to Aulnay-sous-bois, a district of Paris.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by Iain in Band Shows on Tuesday 16 June 2009 - 12:41:32
Presentation Night 2008 Report By Officer Sarah Adams
Glitz and Glamour descended on the Band HQ on Saturday 31st January 2009 for the Band’s Annual Presentation Night, where awards were presented for 2008. As with previous years, it was another great success, with the band and drums all looking stunning in their “Black Tie and Evening Dress” outfits.
The evening started with the presentation of the awards, followed by the promotions. Once the ceremony was over, entertainment was provided by the band Columbia featuring our very own Sgt Tommy Clayden on drum kit, where band members and guests danced the night away.
The evening was enjoyed by a crowd of 250 and finished at around 12.45 pm.
Listed below are the awards and promotions
Please see our photo gallery for pictures.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Misc on Thursday 19 February 2009 - 11:48:54
 Another recruit for the Band!! The Band & Corps of Drums would like to congratulate BSM Sarah Adams and L/Cpl Wayne Adams on the birth of their Daughter Jessica Anne on Christmas Day. Jessica was born at 2.15pm weighing 8lb. Both Mum, Dad & Jessica are all doing well.
We would like to wish them all the best for the future.
Comments: 0 | posted by Brian in Member News on Thursday 08 January 2009 - 11:39:53
Remembrance Day 2008 By L/Cpl John Rowland
The biggest event in the band calendar, Remembrance Sunday. The band met at the band hall at 09:00, which meant for an early start. However, with a very impressive turnout of members, both uniformed and non-uniformed of over 82, it made a fantastic sight.
The band fell in on Western Road with the rest of the parade behind it, and then proceeded to march towards the Liberty Shopping Centre. En route, a number of passers by and drivers, caught up in the hold up caused by the parade, seemed to enjoy the powerful sounds being displayed on this November morning.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by Iain in Band Shows on Wednesday 19 November 2008 - 11:30:20
Hampton Court Palace Friday 7th November saw a small band perform at the famous Hampton Court Palace. The performance, which took place in the evening, was for a private function taking place in the palace.
The band left their headquarters at quite an early time so as to avoid the horrendous rush hour traffic suffered at that time of the day. Upon arrival, we were greeted by a rather impressive “packed lunch” filled with baguettes, muffins and other goodies. After enjoying our food, the band then proceeded to get ready, and during this time, the fanfare team went off to sound a fanfare for dinner.
After the fanfare team returned, it was time for the band to form up to perform. Standing in the dark of night where no one could see them, the command was given and the band and drums struck up to the sounds of Arnhem, a typical military piece. Their performance lasted for around 15 minutes, after which the band marched off to Spring Drills Quick, and back into the dark of night. After watching what could be described as a fantastic firework display, the band made their way back to get changed and head off home
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by Iain in Band Shows on Wednesday 19 November 2008 - 11:29:34
Royal County Berkshire Show By L/Cpl John Rowland
Saturday 20th September saw the Band performing at the Royal County of Berkshire show in Newbury. They met at the band hall in Romford at around 7:00 in the morning bringing yet another one of the early departures that are so very much loved!!
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by Iain in Band Shows on Wednesday 24 September 2008 - 17:34:05
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