Busy time for the Band
Sunday 14th Nov 2004, late at night
It’s been a busy time recently for the Band, with three engagements in the space of five days. On Wednesday November the 10th we took part in a ‘Cymanfa Ganu’ at St Mary’s Church in Flint, all in aid of the Wales Air Ambulance. There was lots of singing to be done, including one or two hymns in Welsh, which were also attempted by a few brave English bandsmen! Our Musical Director, Derek Mitchell, chose a programme that was ideal for the evening, encouraging audience participation and interest. The concert raised £603.10 for this very worthy cause, and the Band’s efforts were very much appreciated by the concert organiser. The following evening a small and exclusive ensemble led Santa and his reindeer on a walk through Chester. It was a very short walk that was over before it started, but it kick-started the Band’s Christmas commitments, which means we’re incredibly busy from here on in! Sunday the 14th saw the Band take part in Chester’s Remembrance Parade. The weather was cool but dry, and we took up our normal position outside the Town Hall, playing marches to see the various military contingents into the Cathedral. After the service the parade formed up once again, Robert Macdonald played a flawless and suitably reverent Last Post and Reveille, after which we moved off through the streets of the City, led by the party of ex-servicemen and women. All in all a very hectic but worthwhile few days. We’ve now dusted off the carol books in anticipation of the weeks ahead, so keep your eyes and ears open for our dulcet tones in and around the area!
