GOOD NEWS! Oh yes it is… We have just received word (cue dramatic gasp!) that Betteshanger Colliery Brass Band has been awarded £500 from the absolutely fabulous Deal Royal Marines Sgts Mess Pantomime Productions Committee This magic pot of gold will be whisking us off to contests this year (transport, darling… not a pumpkin carriage… Continue reading Royal Marines Sgts Mess Pantomime Award
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
The band are really pleased to announce the signing of Karen Socci on Flugel. Karen grew up being involved with the Shirley Silver Brass band, where her Grandfather, Father, Uncle and brother were all playing members. It was therefore inevitable when a brass teacher gave Karen a cornet at junior school, she was able to play a note. … Continue reading New Signing – Karen SOCCI
~ 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
Betteshanger Colliery Welfare Band 