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Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band came home with the London & Southern Counties 4th Section Regional Champions Title, qualifying for an invitation to the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain, held on Sunday 15 September 2024 at The Centaur, Cheltenham Racecourse. Securing a win also puts the band in line for instant promotion to the… Continue reading WINNERS OF THE LONDON & SOUTHERN COUNTIES 4th SECTION REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

Friday 15th DEcember 19:30 - BETTESHANGER SPORTS & SOCIAL CLUB, CT14 9HN Come and enjoy an evening of festive music on Friday 15th December performed by Betteshanger Colliery Brass Band. Pull on your favourite Christmas jumper lubricate those voices with some of Bettes Bar's finest Christmas cheer and come and listen to all your Christmas… Continue reading CAROLS BY CANDLELIGHT at bettes bar…

The band is proud to announce the arrival of Solo Horn player, Chris Kirk (aka Captain Kirk). Chris brings a wealth of experience being an "old boy", who was banding in the 70's when everything was in black and white. He struggles to persuade his long-suffering wife that Brass Bands are the way forward. In… Continue reading Captain Kirk leads his team into the unknown!

Betteshanger Band is pleased to welcome back to the ranks, the Thanet Legend, Vince Francis. Vince brings a wealth of experience to the cornet section but as well as being a phenomenal player, his social skills, and jovial behaviour is second to none.

At 11.00 a.m. on Sunday 15 November 2023, 105 years on from the signing of the Armistice in 1918, Dover will remember all the servicemen and women who have given their lives in the service of their country. Betteshanger Colliery Band and Cantium Brass feel privileged to receive the annual invitation to provide accompanying music… Continue reading DOVER TOWN COUNCIL – Remembrance Sunday Service and Parade Dover War Memorial – Sunday 15 November 2023