Saturday 27th March 2010
Portland Celebrations
The band undertook their first 'away' engagement of the year on Saturday visiting Portland to celebrate 125 years of the Salvation Army in that place. In the afternoon the Band marched from the army citadel, which is sadly no longer in active use, to Easton Square where at Easter in 1885 the army opened fire on the Isle of Portland. The openair service was well attended by local people who had been attracted by the sight and sound of the Band marching down the road.
The service included the song "The Eden Above" which was the first song to be sung at that location by the army pioneers 125 years previously.
In the evening the Band played to a very enthusiastic and appreciative audience in the Easton Methodist Church, which is where the small band of salvationists now have their 'home'. The programme was chaired by the Divisional Commander, Major Neil Webb.
Monday 1st March 2010
Another Doctor
Friday 26th February 2010
Reservist's Night 2010
Friday 19th February 2010
Promoted to Glory
We are saddened to announce that Ged Whittingham was Promoted to Glory at lunchtime today after a long fight against cancer. Over the last few months Ged has been an absolute inspiration to all he came in contact with and it was an honour for us all to know him and serve with him in the Band.
There will be a celebration of Ged's life on March 4th at 1.15pm in our own hall followed by a service at Bournemouth Crematorium
Now God has called him home saying "Well done good and faithful servant".
Wednesday 20th January 2010
End of Active Service
We start the new year on a rather sad note as we have to announce that our Flugel Horn player, Ged Whittingham, has had to step down from active service in the Band due to his continuing fight against cancer. Since his diagnosis, Ged has been nothing short of an inspiration to the Band in the way that he has continued to serve in his own inimitable style despite the considerable difficulties caused by his health. We shall miss his playing, his humour and his dedication. We shall also miss him as Band Librarian. As a result, Ray Jones will get 'promoted' to that post, with Garry Lawrence resuming duties as Deputy Bandmaster. We wish them both well in their new responsibilities.
Our very special thoughts and prayers are with Ged and his family at this time.