For many years the Easter weekend at Boscombe has been a special time for people from all around the Salvation Army world. This year, with our special guests Staines Songsters and the leaders for the weekend Majors Paul and Jenine Main, proved to be a fitting continuation of a fine tradition.

For the Band, the weekend began on Thursday Evening when we joined forces with the Boscombe Songsters to offer an evening of reflective music and readings for Maundy Thursday. This well attended event gives an opportunity for everyone to prepare for the weekend ahead and this year focussed on the symbolism of Christ washing the feet of the disciples.

On Friday Evening the Band and Songsters were once again on duty, this time supporting the weekend leaders. A particular highlight for many was the singing of Nothing but Thy Blood by Major Paul.

The Staines Songsters joined us on the Saturday and provided a tremendous Easter Musical Festival with the focus very much on the Cross both musically and symbolically as the cross itself dominated the platform. The hall was near to full and everyone thoroughly enjoyed and were blessed by the evening.

A busy Easter Sunday at Boscombe means not only two indoor meetings but also a visit to Bournemouth and a march through the Gardens to Pinewalk Bandstand where the Staines Songsters, supported by the Band, spread the message to hundreds of people who had stopped to watch and listen.

The music that the band featured on Easter Sunday can be found here and all of the Band's contributions to the meetings over the weekend (and all other times) can be found on our repertoire pages.