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Guys
and gals, a big thankyou to everyone for the hard work you all put in for this
area. A big thanks to Dave Barringer for his work I certainly learned from the
experience. Its there for the taking next year - if you want it !
Kev
Robbins
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Hi everyone, just wanted to drop you a line to wish you all the best for 2008. See you in February at the Octagon,
cheers Graham Boag.
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To one and all at Yeovil town band, may you all have the merriest Christmas, looking forwards to a happy banding new year.
Love and best wishes from all at the Nitti family.
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I am yet another ex player with Yeovil Workmen's just like the guy who is now in the states, under the baton as I remember of TIM Osborne (his son Terry was a mate of mine). A useful (or otherwise) snippet for your History is that one practice night we were playing away when we received a lot of visitors. In a nut shell they invited us to form a TA military band which we did. We all received new instruments (brand new) new uniforms (my Mother used to use the epaulets to scour her saucepans) and one extra practice a week for which we were paid. Some of Yeovil Town band also joined us, maybe that was the start of getting back together again of the two bands. Tim became bandmaster warrant officer and we all became part of the 255 medium regiment Royal Artillery TA meeting at Houndstone Camp (where my Father was the Association Barman).
We as Yeovil Band would play a Saturday afternoon concert at the Sydney Gardens and charge a fee of £7.50. the very same band, same program, different uniform would play the same venue on the Sunday as the TA band and receive a fee of 60 guineas.
Good to see your success and nice to know that I was once part of that band.
Steve Galpin
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Hi all,
Good win on Saturday at Torquay. I didn't know Clare and Mark's news when
I saw Mark on Saturday.
Please pass on my best wishes I hope all is
well.
Julie Bulgin
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Congratulations on such a fine performance at Torquay.
You stood out head & shoulders above the rest.
The future's bright - the future's blue & yellow! Look forward to seeing you all at Weymouth
Best wishes Chris Williams
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Congratulations to the Band. They were Tops at Torquay with excellent attack and release.... the futures bright.
Don
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Just wanted to say that I still think of you and miss you lots!! Especially Dave & Shirley!! You're the best!! Love you LOADS!!! By the way, if you're ever in Norway, you'll find me in Oslo! :) hugs & kisses from your Norwegian bird; Brigitte! And Dave: make sure you control those crazy carpet frogs.... ;)
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Hi everyone
Just a quick message coz I had heard Anne & Paul were tying the knot but I wasn't sure when...Just seen the photos on the website... You look gorgeous Anne (you too Paul!)
Congratulations and best wishes for the future,
Claire H.
P.S. I'm still looking after your horn Anne!!?!!
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Wishing I was still playing with the band full time......... The Cider s not the same in the Midlands.....
Keep blowing
Geoff
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Loved the set at Glastonbury - nice way to
start the day
nick and lisette x
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Hi there everyone
The 'Carrs' here enjoying the wonderful weather that has graced us since we arrived in good old Chicago. Joking apart, weather is fantastic, so nice to catch up with Simon's sister and her family - aahh! Anyway missing you all and see you soon.
Love Maria, Simon, Joseph and Joshie x x x
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We are both looking forward to seeing your summer engagements. When we will be along to see and hear you.
Jean & John. (Gardner) Taunton..
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Happy first birthday to the YTB website. Once again we are thinking of you all from the sunshine in Gran Canaria, maybe next year eh Paul!
Good luck with the Contest next weekend.
See you on the 9th.
Martin & Pauline.
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Hi to all
I have just discovered your web site and it brought back some fantastic memories.
My first introduction to music was with the Yeovil Salvation Army band on cornet and then euphonium. I later joined the Yeovil Workmans Silver Band at the tender age of 11, under the baton of Arthur Osbourne in 1952. Apart from Arthur the only memorable characters that I can remember in the band were Ozzie Beaton (Bass) and Ken Gay (trombone). Ken's brother Gordon, though not a musician was an avid supporter of the band, rattling the collection boxes during Sunday afternoon concerts at Weymouth, West Bay, Lyme Regis etc.
When I joined, we rehearsed in an old building on Henford Rd?, we then moved to the Catholic church on Reckleford Rd, and then to the Labour Club near the town center.
In 1957 (at the tender age of 15) I joined the Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines where I enjoyed a 27 year career playing euphonium, 'cello and trombone traveling around the world, including 8 years on the Royal Yacht Britannia, rising to the rank of Bandmaster. When on leave I would always attend band practice with the band who instilled the love of music in me. On retirement I moved to the USA in 1984 and taught music at a community college in Maryland. Earlier this year (2004) my wife and I moved to South Carolina where I met up with an ex RAF Central Band cornet player who is the leader of a local band "Festive Brass". He and I are franticly trying to convert our trumpet players to try the cornet!
I see the band has made great strides in the contesting world, congratulations and continuing success to you all.
Thanks for the memories and the continuing love of music which the Yeovil Town Band gave me.
Regards to all,
Ray Edwards.
USA
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Just a quick note to wish you all the best
for Saturday. Simon and I miss
you all loads. Unfortunately unable to come and support you this weekend,
but hopefully be there for Weymouth! Good luck!
Simey & Maria x x x
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Hi to all
Was a pleasure to meet most of the band at Mark & Claire's wedding. What a good crack ! you lot are definitely a friendly bunch. Thanks for making us feel so welcome. Will have to bring our instruments down next time we visit. Thought the ( Lurpack man ) did an excellent job of taking care of Mark & Claire throughout the day. You were a pleasure to listen to.
Regards to you all
Steve & Yvonne ( Derbyshire ) PS .the noisy table near the buffet !!!
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Hello all!
Congratulations on getting another excellent Regional's result!
Just stumbled across your site and thought I'd drop a line to say hi!
Glad to hear things are going well!
Rich Mason (ex Rep ;o])
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Hello Everyone
I hope the preparations for the Areas are going well.
Sorry I can't help out but I am as busy as a busy thing at the moment.
I will be there on the day to cheer you on.
Take care
Brian (Freezing in Norway) Wareham
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Miss you all lots & lots. Hope you have a good contest on Saturday.
Look forward to be back playing !!!!! with you all (yes even you thunder pants Simon)
See you soon
Pete xxxxx
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Well impressed with the site see you all soon
Jo & Nigel Miller
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Great to see the site up & running at last. Looks good even from Gran Canaria!
See you all soon.
Martin & Pauline.
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