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The Bradwell
Bugle
Hello everyone
The Band is into its busiest time, so please do all you can to get volunteers for the
collections so we can raise lots of money.
As you will see from the AGM notes, you have my company for the next year—please can I have yours?! Thanks very much to those who contribute for which I’m very
grateful.
I wish you all a very happy, peaceful and joyous Christmas and all the best for 2010.
Maggie x
From the Editor
BILL HOLDING
We were very sad to hear that Bill died unexpectedly on Thursday 3rd December.
Our deepest sympathy and condolences go to his wife Audrey and family in their
time of sorrow. He will be sorely missed.
Bill’s funeral will be held on Friday 18th December at Hanslope Methodist
Church.
If you have any memories of Bill you’d like to share with us, please write to the
Editor.
Newsletter of the Bradwell Silver Band December 2009
Bill Holding 1
AGM Report 2
Christmas Music? 3-4
Contact Us 9
Membership Info 10
Member News 7
More Member News 8
Engagements 8
Every picture…. 6
Inside this issue:
…………………….WELCOME!..............................
THE BAND IS PLEASED TO WELCOME ABI MILLS AND LUCY BEDFORD
AS NEW MEMBERS OF THE BAND. ABI JOINS US ON 1ST BARITONE
FROM WOLVERTON BAND. LUCY IS NO STRANGER TO BRADWELL
AS SHE HAS HELPED US OUT ON MANY OCCASIONS. BOTH LADIES
HAVE FITTED INTO THE BAND VERY QUICKLY AND ARE ALREADY
INVOLVED WITH OUR MANY CHRISTMAS ENGAGEMENTS.
BRIAN
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AGM Report —by Robin Allen
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The annual event of fun and hilarity that is otherwise known as the Annual General Meeting took place on
12th November this year.
We were fortunate to have our newly elected President, the Rev’d Chris Collinge with us and she opened
the meeting by saying that she was very pleased to accept the presidency of something that was such a
big part of the life of New Bradwell and that she looked forward to being involved with the band.
Musical director Brian Keech then took us through a resume of the last 12 months’ activities. Brian said
that we have managed a good cross section of events both during the Christmas and summer seasons. We
have occasionally suffered from a lack of players, and we need to say thank you to those people who
regularly help out . It’s nice to be able to welcome back players such as Mike and Pat, and also to see new
faces appearing such as Joe. On the down side we have lost key players and our goal is to find a Principal
Cornet. Our contest performances still need to be improved although the area test piece was probably a
step too far for many 4th sect bands.
Our playing standard has improved but not as much as it could, more teamwork is need beginning within
the sectional groups. Brian concluded by saying that he had one wish for the forthcoming year – to have
full rehearsals whenever possible!
Our outgoing chairman was unable to be with us but had sent a report in which Robin read out. Sue said
that she wished to thank band members and their families for the efforts that they make to support the
band and also to the supporters club for the work they do throughout the whole of the year, to those
members who helped and encouraged our juniors, to Brian for his work and encouragement and to Mike
for his efforts behind the wheel of not one but two buses!
Secretary Robin echoed these sentiments and included the rest of the committee and also Maggie who
edits the Band’s monumental journalistic tome with unflagging enthusiasm and who needs much more input
from everyone - not just Keith!
Dave presented the balance sheet which is very healthy and noted that we had managed to turn last
year’s small loss into a reasonable profit for this year.
Election of officers followed and were as follows:
Chairman; Mike Sanders
Secretary; Robin Allen
Treasurer; Dave Sanderson
Librarian; Sam White
Quartermaster; Vince Jarjadian.
Committee members; Gary Morris, Mike White, Karen Wilson, Luke Wilson, Luke Colvin.
Magazine Editor; Maggie Snape
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Christmas Music—or is it? By Keith Jones
For our forthcoming Christmas concerts we will include a number of very familiar tunes. When you look into these further, you may find it surprising that a lot of the music traditionally associated with Christ-mas has very little to do with the true meaning of the festive season. That’s not to decry the efforts of the composers, rather the fact that these tunes have been commercially marketed to exploit the feel good factor of the winter holiday season. Somewhere along the line, sleigh bells and snow have become syn-onymous with Christmas although very few of us will have ever actually experienced the white one we
all supposedly dream about.
For instance, Leroy Anderson’s "Sleigh Ride" is mainly associated withChristmas and often appears on compilation albums. However the song's lyrics mention of pumpkin pie in the last verse would suggest an association with American Thanksgiving Day rather than Christmas. “The Snowman (Walking In The Air)” featured in the 1982 animated film The Snowman, which was based on the Raymond Briggs book of the same name. In the animated movie, which has become a perennial Christmas favorite on British television, English choirboy Peter Autey sings this song. However it was the then Welsh choirboy and now presenter of BBC’s Songs Of Praise, Aled Jones, who recorded the
vocals on its subsequent single release.
“Stop The Cavalry” is an unusual combination of anti-war protest set to a brass band style backing and again has become a Christmas standard. The song is set in the trenches during the First World War where a soldier is expressing the wish to be home for Christmas. Jona Lewie who wrote the song told the Daily Express on March 12, 2005: "The soldier in the song is a bit like the eternal soldier at the Arc de Triomphe, but the song actually had nothing to do with Christmas when I wrote it. There is one line about him being on the front and missing his girlfriend: 'I wish I was at home for Christmas.' The record company picked up on that from a marketing perspective, and added a tubular bell. The song went to
number three in the UK, and topped the charts in several European countries
“A Winter’s Tale” was a 1982 hit for David Essex but is a song about winter and has no direct link with
Christmas.
“All I Want for Christmas Is You" is a song by American singer Maria Carey and Walter Afanasieff, re-corded for Carey's album ’Merry Christmas’ (1994). The singer declares that she does not care about
Christmas presents or lights; all she wants for Christmas is to be with the one she loves.
“Mistletoe and Wine” This song was originally performed by ex-model Twiggy in the 1986 British televi-
sion Christmas musical The Little Match Girl, which was based on the Hans Christian Andersen story of the same name. The show's producer thought the song would be ideal for Cliff. Cliff loved the song, but he wanted to put in a few lyrical alterations, to give the song a more religious message to tie in with its Christmas release. Jeremy Paul, Leslie Stewart and Keith Strachan, who wrote the song, were happy for
him to do so and the song became the UK No: 1 during Christmas 1988.
“Schneewalzer” is a great thigh slapping Bavarian beer-festival style waltz extolling the virtues of danc-ing in the snow. As someone once said, Schneewalzer has the same effect as Land of Hope and Glory - it doesn't matter what you play beforehand, the audience will still go home happy!
And finally,"Jingle Bells" which is one of the best known and commonly sung winter songs in the world. It was written by James Lord Pierpont (1822-1893) and copyrighted under the title "One Horse Open Sleigh" on September 16, 1857. Despite being inextricably connected to this season, it is not specifically
a Christmas song. It is one of many "joyful songs" written in New England during the late 19th century.
In the end, we play what people expect to hear at this time of year and as long as the concerts include a
good balance of traditional carols I for one am happy to belt out the same pieces for the umpteenth time.
On the following page is a list of the 40 biggest selling Christmas hits. See how many of these you can
identify as playing now or in the past.
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Christmas Music—continued
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Artist Title Year
Band Aid Do They Know It's Christmas? 1984/1985/2007
Boney M Mary's Boy Child 1978
Wham! Last Christmas 1984/1985/2007/2008
Harry Belafonte Mary's Boy Child 1957
Band Aid 20 Do They Know It's Christmas? 2004
Slade Merry Xmas Everybody 1973/1981/1983/1998/2006/2007/2008
Bing Crosby White Christmas 1942/1977/1998
Cliff Richard The Millennium Prayer 1999
Johnny Mathis When A Child Is Born 1976
Cliff Richard Mistletoe And Wine 1988
Jona Lewie Stop The Cavalry 1980
John Lennon / Yoko Ono Happy Christmas (War Is Over) 1972/1980/1981/2003/2007
Mud Lonely This Christmas 1974
Shakin' Stevens Merry Christmas Everyone 1985/2007/2008
Paul McCartney Pipes of Peace 1983
Band Aid II Do They Know It's Christmas? 1989
Mariah Carey All I Want For Christmas Is You 1994/2007/2008
Wizzard I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday 1973/1984/2007/2008
Greg Lake I Believe In Father Christmas 1975
Wombles Wombling Merry Christmas 1974
Shakin' Stevens Blue Christmas (Shakin' Stevens EP) 1982
The Darkness Christmas Time (Don't Let The Bells End) 2003 David Bowie & Bing
Crosby Peace On Earth / Little Drummer Boy 1982
Cliff Richard Saviour's Day 1990 Pogues featuring Kirsty
MacColl Fairytale of New York 1987/1991/2005/2006/2007/2008
David Essex A Winter's Tale 1982
Dickie Valentine Christmas Alphabet 1955
Dina Carroll The Perfect Year 1993
Dana It's Gonna Be A Cold Cold Christmas 1975
Paul McCartney Wonderful Christmas Time 1979
Gary Glitter Another Rock And Roll Christmas 1984
Kim Wilde & Mel Smith Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree 1987
Mr Hankey Mr Hankey The Christmas Poo 1999
Nina & Frederick Little Donkey 1960
Cliff Richard Little Town 1982
David Whitfield Santo Natale (Merry Christmas) 1954
Aled Jones Walking In The Air 1985
Adam Faith Lonely Pup (In A Christmas Shop) 1960
Childliners The Gift Of Christmas 1995
Bo Selecta Proper Crimbo 2003
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Engagement Reports — by Keith Jones
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Sunday 9th November—Remembrance Sunday Parade and Church Service
Bradwell Silver Band, under the leadership of musical director Brian Keech, was proud to once
again be part of the annual parade and service organised by the New Bradwell branch of the
British Legion. On a dry but chilly afternoon, the Band with a police escort set off from the school playing the march “True and Trusty”. We joined up with the other participants who were
already assembling at the Clock Tower.
When all was ready, the parade marshal gave the command for the parade to march into New-port Road facing the memorial. There followed a short service of remembrance followed by the
‘Last Post’ and ‘Reveille’ expertly sounded by Tug Wilson. The Band played the hymn tune
‘Supreme Sacrifice’ as wreathes were laid by members of the various local organisations. The
parade re-formed and set of for the Church service at St. James to the ‘British Legion March’.
The Church service commenced with the reading of the names of those from New Bradwell who
lost their lives in conflict.
This was followed by the familiar words of a verse from Laurence Binyon’s 1914 poem For The Fallen
They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember them.
‘The Last Post’ was played by Tug and following a period of silence ‘Reveille’.
The Band accompanied the singing of the hymns, the first of which was
‘All People That On Earth Do Dwell’. During the singing of this hymn the Standards were
brought to the altar.
There was a scripture reading by a very confident uniformed marine cadet and an address by
the Reverend Chris Collinge. During this the vicar conducted an interview with Phyllis Drinkwa-
ter who during the second world war had served at Bletchley Park and knew Alan Turing. At the
conclusion of her interview, Phyllis received the 'Bletchley Medal,' awarded this year by the
Government to surviving civilian and military personnel from the cryptology unit in recognition
of their vital war work. Phyllis was presented with the medal by Commander Stuart Borland a
serving Royal Navy Commander who’s family live in New Bradwell.
The second hymn was ‘Now Thank We All Our God’ and this was followed by an Act of re-
dedication. The final hymn was the lively ‘Shine Jesus Shine’, during which the standards are
returned and proceed to the back of the church where they stand for the The National An-
them. The Band played several hymn tunes as the congregation left the Church.
This was Abi’s first marching engagement and she did extremely well, keeping in step for the
whole of the march. Our thanks go to Tug for helping us out this afternoon.
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Engagement Reports—continued
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Central Milton Keynes—Thursday 12th November
The first of our Christmas engagements saw an ensemble of seven players gather at Boots in
the City Centre. The store were running a special promotional evening and having heard the
band earlier in the year, invited us to send along a small group to play suitably festive music.
We were given a prime position just inside the store near the beauty counters and did our best
to keep the music lively, even if this meant repeating some of the tunes played. We achieved a
fine balance with the group of players we had assembled, comprising Sue, Sam, Bryn, Keith,
Luke C, Fraser and Robin. We attracted a lot of attention and it was an excellent playing effort.
The management and staff of Boots expressed their thanks for our playing and have already
indicated they wish us to return next year.
Over the Christmas season I have decided to nominate a Man of The Match award to the per-son who made a memorable contribution (not necessarily musical) at a particular engagement.
There were quite a few in line for the first of these awards tonight. We had Sue worrying
about her cat, Sam wistfully staring at the Thornton’s shop and Luke watching the advertise-
ments on the giant screen inside the Orange Store. However the award has to go to Fraser who
proved to be the biggest attraction as his work colleagues queued up to take pictures of him
and his “trumpet”.
Man of the Match: Fraser Cousins
(Photograph by Sarah-Jayne Jones)
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Engagement Reports—continued
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Central Milton Keynes - Thursday 26th November
So pleased were the store management with our original visit, we were invited back a fortnight
later. We had virtually the same ensemble as previously, the only change being Mike was there
in place of Sue.
We played for nearly two hours with just a couple of short breaks and kept the playing as lively
and varied as is possible just using the carol books. The ensemble received many compliments
from shoppers passing by, some even tried to give us money! There was one chap who went past
and said rather loudly “Why don’t you shut up?” but we were not doing requests tonight!
After a long and tiring session all of those playing then proceeded to the normal Thursday eve-
ning rehearsal, so well done to them for putting the time and effort in.
My man of the match award goes to Sam who stepped up to the plate and gave tremendous sup-port to Mike by playing the solo cornet part. Mind you, she did have her back to Thornton’s this
time so she wasn’t so easily distracted!
Man of the Match: Sam White
ROGUES GALLERY!
(Photos courtesy of Alison Drury)
Our newly elected Chairman is a little confused
about what his role actually is.
Pictured at Stony Stratford at the August Bank Holiday Fair, Joe
models his latest win on the tombola stall.
Abi, Rachel, Sam and Luke W. enter into the spirit of
Halloween
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More ‘Member’ News!
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With acknowledgements to 4barsrest.com.Anyone thinking we should do the same–forget it!
Bedford Town Band has done its bits to raise lots of cash for
Christmas...Hope it wasn't too cold when they took the pics!
There is always something appealing about brass band players get-
ting their kit off to show off their instruments. So why not enjoy
that particularly appealing sight for a full 12 months, with the
world’s first naked brass band calendar shoot!
Bedford Town Band have posed naked, with their instruments, for
that very different band calendar - but you needn’t worry too
much, as all ‘instruments’ are tastefully covered and everyone’s
modesty has been kept intact.
It is more a case of ‘Brassed Off’ meets ‘The Calendar Girls’. So
why not enjoy the experience for the full 12 months of the year. By
all accounts they are just about sold out in the Bedford area!
Engagements
December
12th
13th
15th
17th
19th
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20th 23rd
24th
25th
St James Church
Dobbies, Fenny Stratford—2 shifts
New Bradwell School Concert
Haversham Carols -(meet in The Crescent)
Stony Stratford High St
Wolverton Methodist Church
Side Club, New Bradwell Carols, New Bradwell (meet at school)
Carols New Bradwell
Christmas Morning in New Bradwell DON’T FORGET WE NEED COLLECTORS! SEE ROBIN FOR DETAILS!
7.30pm
11am-1pm then
1.30-2.30pm
TBA
7pm
10am-12.30pm
7.30pm
7.45pm 7pm
7pm
6am
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Contact DetailsContact DetailsContact DetailsContact Details
Chairperson: Mike Sanders 378838
chairman@bradwellband.co.uk
Secretary: Robin Allen 616463 secretary@bradwellband.co.uk
Treasurer: Dave Sanderson 616357 treasurer@bradwellband.co.uk
Musical Director: Brian Keech 310959
md@bradwellband.co.uk
Supporters Club: Lisa Huckle 217429
lhuckle@sky.com
Newsletter Maggie Snape 379138
editor@bradwellband.co.uk
Webmaster: Fraser Cousins 225772
fras@sky.com
Website: www.bradwellband.co.uk
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Makes a different choice for pud on Christmas Day! You’ll need: 85g each of sultanas, raisins and cherries 100g fresh/frozen cranberries 2 tbsp dark muscovado sugar 6 tbsps brandy Pinch of nutmeg and cinnamon 500g tub of good vanilla ice cream 6 ginger nut biscuits, broken into pieces Zest of half a lemon and half an orange Mix fruit, sugar, brandy and spices together and microwave on high for 3 minutes, then leave to cool completely. Allow ice cream to soften slightly, then add cooled fruit mixture, biscuits and zest and mix thoroughly. Lightly oil a pudding basin and line with cling film. Tip mixture into basin, cover with more cling film and freeze. To serve, allow to soften for 15 minutes, turn out on a plate, ease off cling film and decorate with a holly sprig.
Christmas Pudding Ice Cream
A POLITICALLY CORRECT POEM
'Twas the night before Christmas and Santa's a
wreck...
How to live in a world that's politically correct?
His workers no longer would answer to "Elves".
"Vertically Challenged" they were calling themselves.
And labour conditions at the North Pole
were alleged by the union to stifle the soul.
Four reindeer had vanished, without much propriety,
Released to the wilds by the Humane Society.
And equal employment had made it quite clear
That Santa had better not use just reindeer.
So Dancer and Donner, Comet and Cupid
Were replaced with 4 pigs, and you know that looked
stupid!
The runners had been removed from his sleigh;
The ruts were termed dangerous by the E.P.A.
And people had started to call for the cops
When they heard sled noises on their rooftops.
Second-hand smoke from his pipe had his workers
quite frightened.
His fur trimmed red suit was called "Unenlightened."
And to show you the strangeness of life's ebbs and
flows,
Rudolf was suing over unauthorised use of his nose
And had gone on Geraldo, in front of the nation,
Demanding millions in over-due compensation.
So, half of the reindeer were gone; and his wife,
Who suddenly said she'd enough of this life,
She joined a self-help group and left in a whiz,
Demanding from now on her title was Ms.
And as for the gifts, why, he'd never had a notion
That making a choice could cause so much commotion.
Nothing of leather, nothing of fur,
Which meant nothing for him. And nothing for her.
No candy or sweets...they were bad for the tooth.
Nothing that seemed to embellish a truth.
And fairy tales, while not yet forbidden,
Were like Ken and Barbie, better off hidden.
For they raised the hackles of those psychological
Who claimed the only good gift was one ecological.
No baseball, no football...someone could get hurt;
Besides, playing sports exposed kids to dirt.
Dolls were said to be sexist, and should be passe;
And Nintendo would rot your entire brain away.
So Santa just stood there, dishevelled, perplexed;
He just could not figure out what to do next. >>>>>
He tried to be merry, tried to be gay,
But you've got to be careful with that word today.
His sack was quite empty, limp to the ground;
Nothing fully acceptable was to be found.
Something special was needed, a gift that he might
Give to all without angering the left or the right. >>
>>>
A gift that would satisfy, with no indecision,
Each group of people, every religion;
Every ethnicity, every hue,
Everyone, everywhere...even you.
So here is that gift, it's price beyond worth...
May you and your loved ones, enjoy peace on Earth.
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Committee
Chairperson: Mike Sanders Playing Members: Karen Wilson, Gary Morris , Luke Colvin, Luke Wilson
Secretary: Robin Allen Junior Rep: Sam White
Treasurer: Dave Sanderson Non Playing: Michael White
Quartermaster: Vincent Jarjadian
Librarian: Sam White
Bradwell Silver Band Membership List
*If you are interested in these positions, or would just like to come along for an evening, feel free to contact the Band’s secretary, Robin Allen - see page 7 for details.
Honorary Members
Chris Coull Brian Keech
Malcolm Hills David Wilson
Jim Whyte
The Development Group is open to everyone,
irrespective of age.
So if you know anyone who’s been thinking of
taking up a brass instrument, get them to
come along. No experience necessary.
Playing Positions Non Committee Positions
Principal Cornet: Position Vacant* President:
Solo Cornets: Jack Wilson Musical Director: Brian Keech
Gary Morris Publicity Officer: Position Vacant*
Soprano Cornet: Ralph Tatam Magazine Editor: Maggie Snape
Repiano Cornet: Clive Keech Fundraising: Position Vacant*
2nd Cornet: Sam White Quartermaster: Sam White
Brin Carstens
Mike Sanders
3rd Cornet: Alison Drury
Rachel Griffith
Abi Mills
Flugel Horn: Karen Wilson
Solo Horn: Keith Jones Development Group
1st Horn: Byron Cox Jack Wilson Jez Billingham
2nd Horn: Luke Wilson Orla Howell Luke Wilson
1st Baritone: Lucy Bedford James Fosch Kay White
2nd Baritone: Pat Checkley Lewis Wilson Jack Nicholls
Euphonium: Fraser Cousins Steph Chappell Rachel Griffith
Luke Colvin Adam Chappell Lucas Chappell
1st Trombone: Vincent Jarjadian
2nd Trombone: Lawrence Matthews
Bass Trombone: Position Vacant*
Eb Basses: Dave Sanderson
Joe Hillyer
BBb Bass: Robin Allen
Position Vacant*
Percussion Steve Osborne
Revd Chris Collinge