THE wonderful Crediton Town Band is this year celebrating its 40th anniversary and is approaching it busiest time of year.
It is holding its anniversary dinner at the Waie Inn, Zeal Monachorum on Friday, November 15.
The Band is very pleased to announce that the event is open to past as well as present players plus supporters.
It will take place at 7pm for 7.30pm.
If anyone would like details, please contact Band member Eric Parkes on 01363 82878 or email: [email protected] .
On Sunday, November 10 the Band will play for the Remembrance Day Service at Crediton Parish Church from 10am and following at Crediton Town and Hamlets War Memorial for the Act of Remembrance.
On Saturday, December 7, the Band will play for a concert at the Crediton Parish Church Christmas Tree Festival with the Parish Church Choir from 7.30pm.
On Thursday, December 12, the Band will hold its Christmas Concert at QE Lower School at Barnfield with the Crediton Youth Orchestra from 7pm.
On Saturday, December 14, the Band will play Carols at Homeleigh Garden Centre from 10am to 12 noon.
On Tuesday, December 17, the Band will play at the Farming Community Network Carol Service at Exeter Livestock Centre, Matford, Exeter from 6.30pm for 7pm.
On Saturday, December 21, Band members will play Carols around Crediton from 10am, in Crediton High Street and in the entrance at Morrison’s supermarket.
On Monday, December 23, the Band will play for its hugely-popular Carols in the Square from 7pm to 8pm, in Crediton Town Square.
On Tuesday, December 24, Band members will play Carols around Crediton from 10am, in Crediton High Street and in the entrance at Tesco, Wellparks, Crediton.
Crediton Town Band is a non-contesting brass band which concentrates on playing concerts and community events throughout the year.
It comprises a mixture of local people of all ages and abilities who enjoy playing music together.
It recently appointed Iorwerth Pugh as its new Musical Director.
Iorwerth started playing the trombone in Ottery St Mary Silver Band aged 12 and went on to play in classical groups, big bands, jazz groups and other ensembles.
New players of all ages or even people visiting the area who would like to go along on a rehearsal night are welcome if prepared to join in and double-up on parts where the band needs extra resilience for engagements.
The Band rehearses in Crediton on Thursday evenings from 7.30pm to 9.30pm.
For further details and for any enquiries, please visit the website: https://www.creditontownband.org.uk .
The Band’s principal officers along with eight other committee members, are:
President: Paul Evans, Chairman: Chris Richards, Vice Chairman: Jamie Green, Treasurer: Muriel Power and Secretary: Kate Brown.