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 Essex County Show, Barleylands 12th & 13th September 2008 By Pvt Eden Bishop-Jones
The weekend of the 13th and 14th September 2008 saw the band performing at the Essex Country Show at Barleylands in Billericay, Essex. On the Saturday morning the band were at their H/Q at 8:30am (another early start). After the coach had been loaded with instruments the band travelled the short journey to Billericay in uniform. On arrival at Barleylands the coach was unloaded and the band were guided to the marquee which would be their "base" for the weekend, only to find that it was infested by Daddy Long Legs.
Read more Comments: 1 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Band Shows on Tuesday 16 September 2008 - 14:33:40 
 Whittlesey Show - Sunday 20th July 2008 By Pte. Charlotte Bryant
The band was at the band headquarters for half past eight! Everyone and everything left in the coach at nine! We were going to a school for the Whittlesey Royal British, Veterans' Military Tattoo.
Read more Comments: 1 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Misc on Tuesday 09 September 2008 - 09:48:20
 Cpl Kirk Redpath - First Anniversary At 8.10pm on Friday 8th August, exactly a year to the date and time, three buglers from the Band sounded the last post in an act of remembrance to commemorate the anniversary of Cpl Kirk Redpath, who was tragically killed in Iraq on the 8th August 2007. Kirks campaign medal and beret were placed on the memorial that is erected outside the Bandhall in his memory.
After a two minute silence, everyone was invited for refreshments and to pay their respects if they wished in the Kirk Redpath Room. On the previous evening on their normal Thursday rehearsal, the Band also paid a tribute to Kirk, playing his favourite marches and having a minutes silence as a mark of respect. Band members also left flowers and balloons outside the hall by his memorial.
Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Member News on Monday 11 August 2008 - 20:21:23
Royal British Legion Band Romford Get Role In Latest Tesco’s Ad Fifteen members of the Band had the honour of “acting” alongside the legendry Magician, Paul Daniels in the stores latest ad.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Band Shows on Thursday 07 August 2008 - 12:22:41
Doddington Carnival - Saturday 5th July 2008 Saturday 5th July saw the band off to Doddington in Cambridgeshire, for their annual carnival. A reasonably early start of 7am made the journey up to the Fens hassle free arriving about 9.45. It was obvious at this point that there had been some serious downpour of rain with lying water everywhere.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Band Shows on Wednesday 06 August 2008 - 14:11:40
The Victory Show, June 28th & 29th 2008, Kemble Airfield, Gloucester Report by BSM Sarah Adams
On the morning of Saturday 28th June, the Band met at their Headquarters, together with sleeping bags, air beds and camping beds for their trip to Gloucester, which included an overnight stay camping!
After carefully loading the coach & trailer with all the extra luggage (including the BBQ!) the Band set off for Gloucester.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Band Shows on Tuesday 08 July 2008 - 14:07:09
Ongar Carnival - Sunday 22nd June 2008 Report By L/Cpl Wayne Adams
The band arrived in Ongar to lead the carnival through the town. The route was just over a mile long (which included a couple of hills) with a mixture of floats and dance troops included in the procession.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Band Shows on Tuesday 08 July 2008 - 14:03:19
Stevenage Day Show – Sunday 8th June 2008 By BSM Sarah Adams
On Sunday the Band travelled to Stevenage to take part in the Stevenage Day Show at King George Playing Fields. This was their 50th Anniversary for this show, but a first for the band.
Stevenage Day is the biggest event in the town’s social calendar. It offers top arena attractions and family fun. Amongst the attractions were stalls, games, rides, competitions, craft and market stalls with various items on offer, and there were also some local organisations and charities as well.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Band Shows on Tuesday 08 July 2008 - 14:01:07
Luxembourg International Military Tattoo – 25th April to 28th April 2008 Report by BSM Sarah Adams
April saw the Band undertake their first trip abroad to Luxembourg, for the 2nd International Military.
The Band met at their headquarters on Friday evening, and headed off to Dover to travel through the night to Luxembourg.
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Band Shows on Friday 04 July 2008 - 13:44:59
Band Members move on to Her Majesty’s Armed Forces This year has seen a few of our member move onto Her Majesty's Armed Forces
Read more Comments: 0 | posted by *Sarahlou* in Member News on Wednesday 25 June 2008 - 13:53:21
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