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News and updates from Eynsford Concert Band

Breaking out of Lockdown

IAN PAGE The band have been unable to rehearse together for nearly six months now. However, you’ll be pleased to know that we’ve been keeping ourselves connected most Tuesday evenings and, more recently, working on a project at home to keep us musically active and ready to ‘escape lockdown’. So we’re pleased to present a …

Thinking of you all..

IAN PAGE The evening of Sunday 19th April would have seen us performing ‘London Pictures’ with the Band of the Grenadier Guards at The Space, Sevenoaks and raising much needed funds for ABF – The Soldiers’ Charity. Unfortunately, this was not to be. We are, however, thinking of you all and hoping that you are …

Eynsford Concert Band raises over £5,000 for the Motor Neurone Disease Association

STEVE AITKEN & VIVIENNE ASTALL Charitable fundraising has been undertaken by Eynsford Concert Band for many years, and has enabled us to donate substantial amounts to many good causes.  It is traditional for us to choose charities that are dear to a member or members of the band.   Motor Neurone Disease (MND) is one such …

Dr. Jack Stamp agrees to be Honorary Patron

IAN PAGE Following our recent Masterclass Weekend and Premiere Concert, we are delighted that Dr. Jack Stamp has agreed to become an Honorary Patron of Eynsford Concert Band. Jack joins Composer – Dr. Nigel Clarke, Councellor Trudy Dean and Conductor Laureate – John Hutchins, all of whom play a fabulous role in helping the band …

A weekend with Jack Stamp: bringing colour to black and white

JOANNA PAGE The weekend of 5-6 October 2019 saw some 50 members of Eynsford Concert Band and 11 young musicians come together at The SPACE, Sevenoaks School for a very special weekend of music making.  The reason? We were very privileged to be joined by Dr. Jack Stamp – a good friend of our honorary …

Members of ECB support The Band of Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment

Sunday 3rd November 2019 Musicians from Eynsford Concert Band were proud to support The Band of Princess of Wales’s Royal Regiment during their charity concert on Sunday 3rd November 2019. The concert was in support of ABF – The Soldiers’ Charity and also featured the Shorncliffe Military Wives Choir. Themed “Hollywood Nights”, the concert was …

You are invited to a Charity Garden Party

2:00pm, Sunday 14th July 2019 Stephen and Belinda Aitken invite you to a Charity Garden Party in aid of MNDA – the Motor Neurone Disease Association. Motor Neurone Disease (MND) has touched a couple of members in the band and in particular, Stephen recently found out that Michael, his brother, has been diagnosed with MND. …

Eynsford Concert Band perform at the Household Division Music Festival

On Saturday 29th June 2019, Eynsford Concert Band were proud to perform an Armed Forces Day Concert as part of the annual Household Division Music Festival at Wellington Barracks, London. Armed Forces Day has become an annual opportunity for members of the public to show their support for the men and women who make up …

Eynsford Concert Band and the Band of the Grenadier Guards raise £6,500 for ABF – The Soldiers’ Charity

IAN PAGE In a break of tradition, Eynsford Concert Band were delighted to share their Christmas Concert on Sunday 9th December with the fabulous Band of the Grenadier Guards at The Space, Sevenoaks. Raising over £6,500 in one concert is a fantastic achievement and we thank you all for your generous support. The ABF – …

Happy New Year from Eynsford Concert Band

A Happy New Year from Eynsford Concert Band. We look forward to entertaining you in 2019. Please add these dates to your diary and remember to check our website regularly for updates and further details. 7pm, Sunday 21st AprilA Fanfare for Spring. The Sevenoaks Performing Arts Centre, Sevenoaks 3pm, Saturday 29th JuneThe Household Division Music …