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
Music at the Bandstand! Come along to the Deal Memorial Bandstand for an afternoon of great music! Betteshanger Band will be playing from 2.30pm with a something-for-everyone repertoire! Details Date: Sunday, September 24th 2023 Time: 2.30pm Address: Deal Memorial Bandstand, Walmer Green, Deal (for Sat Nav use postcode for Royal Marine Association Club, located opposite… Continue reading FINALE CONCERT – Deal Memorial Bandstand September 24th 2023
~ 22nd September 1989 - 22nd September 2019 ~ The end of this week will mark 30 years since 11 Royal Marine musicians were killed by an IRA bomb exploded at the Royal Marines School of Music in Deal. Join Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band this Sunday as they contribute to commemorating the event with a… Continue reading Eleven Remembered . . .
Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band 