The Band would like to welcome 2 new players into the bandroom, their arrival is perfectly timed for this years Regional Qualifying Contest in Torquay. Gerard Morgan joins the front row on 2nd man down, Gerard has played for many of the Top Bands in Cornwall and now his playing skills will really be a great asset to our already strong Front Row. Marcus Fergett comes in to join the percussion Section on Timps, he is a local lad and a very accomplished musician. He has taken to his new role very well. We hope they both enjoy their time with the Band.
A few changes to the rest of the band have also taken place: Marian Quick has moved onto Rep, Robert Barwell is now adding weight to the BBb Basses and Tom Boother is loving his place on Bass Trombone making a great sound.
Once again we are very fortunate to have the team of David Hayward and Robin Wonnacott preparing the Band, with David taking the Band on stage for the Contest.
Feb 19th - Annual Dinner
The band celebrated another year of music making at its band dinner on Friday 19th at Okehampton Rugby Club. Once again the venue and the catering were first class. Some 48 members and families attended and we were pleased to see our old friends Graham, Tina and Lorriane join us for the evening.
After a superb three course meal, we were treated to Jim's skills as both MC and comedian. Jim introduced the three speakers for the evening, our Chairman Robert Barkwell, Our MD Robin Wonnacott and our Bandmaster, Cary Brock. They detailed some of the highlights of the year and of course this has been a winning year with the band taking first spot at Torquay in November under the combined guidance of David Hayward and Robin Wonnacott.
Annual awards were given out also. The Bandmasters award was won deservedly by Louise Mitchell for the way she has improved over the year, her dedication and long trips back from Bristol to attend rehearsal. Martha Fawcett was the very popular winner of young player of the year and also player's player of the year, Martha really has had a great year in the band and her playing is going from strength to strength. Finally Greg Morgan picked up the trophy for Bandsman of the year, for all his hard work behind the scenes, the motivation given to players whilst conducting the Training Band and especially the individual lessons given to players
The band were treated to an impromptu speech by our President, Sally Vergette who congratulated the band on a really good year. The band would also like to thank Sally for her hard work throughout the year, for getting frostbite on several occasions when collecting with the band in the run up to Christmas and for her great support at our concerts and fundraising activities. We are truly grateful.
The evening finished off with a disco led by the Morris family and a special guest (surprise) appearance from 'Gatecrasher' who walked in to our evening and announced that he will be joining the band in the Spring on percussion! Another spectacular entrance from the Gatecrasher.
Another great band dinner and here's to another great year for Hatherleigh Silver Band!
Jan 10th 2010
The annual trip to the Panto started the bands year, this year's story was Alladin with 3D effects. Scary moments were had by all but most importantly it was a great way for all to start the year together. Special thanks must go to Claire Pratt who organised a fabulous day for everyone, luckily after all Snow the weather was on our side and allowed us to make the trip to Plymouth. The usual "Its behind you" was included and also the funny antics on stage, it was the 3D effects that were amazing. The gasps and screaming (from the adults!!) whilst everything was flying around the theatre was truely memerable, apart from seeing the whole audience sat with funny glasses on!!
This day out has proved to be a great team building exercise for the whole band.......heres looking forward to 2011's Panto.
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