Ian was born in Liverpool and began both his musical and criminal activities at the age of 3. Apparently, when in search of a drum kit, he decided to mount a smash and grab raid on the kitchen pans. More smash than grab was the result… Primary school at St. Phillips Church of England Primary… Continue reading BETTESHANGER BAND SECURE LOCAL LEGEND “IAN LANCELEY” AS THEIR NEW PRINCIPAL CORNET
~ 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 . . .
Kent Miners Festival 2019: 30 Years Come hear us play at the Kent Miners Festival on August Bank Holiday Monday!The annual festival will be taking place from 10am to5pm at Betteshanger Business Park near Deal.As one of the many performances, Betteshanger Band will be playing from 2pm with a selection of great music for all… Continue reading BCW Band Latest News
Date and Time: Sunday 30th June, 2.30pmVenue Address: Broadstairs Bandstand, Victoria Parade, Broadstairs, CT10 1QS
''. . . A fabulous start to the 2018 season at the Deal Memorial Bandstand, the Betteshanger Welfare Brass Band performing for a Bank Holiday Sunday . . .'' ~ Deal Memorial Bandstand Trust A brilliant concert yesterday! We had a fantastic welcoming crowd with beautiful sunny weather for the opening concert on… Continue reading May 6th, Deal Memorial Bandstand
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