David Alexander, 10th April 1956 to 19th December 2014 Fred Thomson passed away 14th January 2015 Both will be very sadly missed. Dave Alexander passed away 19th December 2014 It is with great sadness that I announce the passing of our First Baritone player David Alexander, on Friday 19th December 2014. David was a true bandsman, always… Continue reading Two great local Brass Bandsmen pass away
Ivor Thomas 1924-2014 The Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band are extremely sad to announce the passing of their President and EEb Bass player, Ivor Thomas. The band would like to pay their musical respects to one of the greatest players to have graced the ranks of the Deal based Brass Band. Ivor was a true bandsman… Continue reading Ivor Thomas
Betteshanger Brass Academy's under-18's perform with the famous Cory Band on Saturday 5th July at the Nye Hall - Duke of Yorks School Dover. Recently crowned the 2013 National Champions from Wales, they will be performing a specially written work entitled "The Weight" for Brass Band, performing with a Junior Band and three actors;… Continue reading Betteshanger Brass Academy at the Duke of Yorks School
Betteshanger member (Harry Yarnell) tells us how he felt when he found out he had been successful in his audition to join the Royal Marines School Music. On the week of the 8th-12th of July, I had been on my audition to join the Royal Marines Band Service. It was the longest and hardest week… Continue reading Harry Yarnell
Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band 