Town & Country News, December, 2000
Stalham Band Lead The March
Stalham Band had a
very busy Remembrance Sunday this year, as usual covering a number of local
events, starting with the march by members of the Royal British Legion through
the band's home town at 10:30am. Thiry five members of the band played the
rousing march "The British Legion" as the 300-strong parade marched
along the High Street to St. Mary's Church, where the band then provided the
music for the Remembrance Service. Eight trumpeters from the band sounded the
Last Post and Reveille in the church at 11am.
Sadly, for the first Remembrance Service in 50 years the band was without Gerald
Thirst, but in his honour his son Tim wore Gerald's campaign medals and his MBE.
Band member Angie Sellick was at Catfield Church to sound Last Post and Reveille
there at 11:40am, and in the afternoon seven trumpeters from the band performed
the same duty at Happisburgh Church, before the band rounded off their day by
playing for the Festival Service at St. Andrew's Church, Gorleston, at 6:30pm,
leading the hymn singing and performing before and during the service.
This long established band (East Anglia's oldest-established, in fact) is still
growing, and has nearly hit the target of fifty regular players, but mature
players would be very welcome, especially those who may be returning.
If that's you, contact the Band's Director of Music, Tim Thirst, on 01692
650077
Stalham Brass Band plays the rousing march "The British Legion" as the parade passes through Stalham High Street, led by Standard Bearers Karen McCluskey and Fred Greenard