Saturday and Sunday 20/21 October
St Andrew's Methodist Church
Slough
Our annual weekend successfully took place over this weekend.
Around 50 participants took part in the weekend. The morning was spent rehearsing for the evening concert and, whilst the AGM was taking place in the afternoon, band members went 10-pin bowling in Bracknell.
At the AGM, David Carter, Secretary, John McIntyre, Assistant Secretary and Don West, President, all retired and were thanked for their many years in office - they were all appointed Hon Vice-Presidents of the Association. Mr Terry Roper was appointed the Association's new Administrator, Mr Simon Farrenden, Musical Director and the roles of Treasurer and Website Editor will remain with David Carter in an acting role until a replacement can be found. Mr Brian Chambers is the new President. Mr Ian Caldwell stays as Vice President.
On the Saturday evening an excellent concert was given in St Andrew's Methodist Church to a good audience. Our thanks to Ralph Chaplin and his team in Slough for making us so welcome and looking after us so well.
On Sunday, members of the Association joined the London Stedfast Brass Band on the steps of St Paul's Cathedral to perform for a parade service which coincided with Founders Day. After the Service the band gave a short concert at St Bride's Institute in honour of the London BB Bugle Band's 25th Anniversary.
