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"Ad Pontes
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25th April 2010 Friends of Staines Brass & Staines Lammas Band Prize Draw The prize draw took place during Staines Brass' concert on Friday night. For the results, click here.
1st April 2010 Latest News Sunday 28 March Staines Lammas Band gave a concert at St Peter’s Church, Staines, on Sunday 28 March in the presence of the Mayor of Spelthorne, Councillor Caroline Spellman; the concert’s proceeds were in aid of the Mayor’s designated charities. Glenn Hayter, the band’s musical director, presented a varied programme of music designed to suit all tastes. As suggested by the band’s President, Deputy Mayor Councillor John O’Hara, the first part of the concert featured showstoppers including music from Oklahoma, Les Miserables and Mary Poppins, concluding with a stirring medley of themes from James Bond films. The second half of the concert included a wealth of well-known tunes and songs from World War II, including some of Glenn Miller’s finest and most famous melodies – conducted by Glenn Hayter resplendent in a US Army Air Force uniform similar to that worn by Major Glenn Miller during the war. Generous applause – and calls for an encore which were fulfilled by a rousing performance of the famous theme from BBC TV’s Dad’s Army – suggested that the audience had appreciated their afternoon with the band. The band’s musicians certainly enjoyed entertaining them. Saturday 5 December (2009) For the first time for some years Staines Lammas Band presented a Christmas Concert, and was delighted to be able to do so at Staines Methodist Church on Saturday 5 December. The audience enjoyed a variety of seasonal music performed under the baton of Glenn Hayter, Musical Director; the band hopes to be able to play again soon at the church.
24th January 2010 Winners Go to the 'Friends of Staines Brass & Staines Lammas Band' page to see who the lucky winners of the December draw were. Membership is just £20 for the year & you'll be entered into the prize draw 4 times with a chance to win a 1st prize of £100.
18th November 2009 Christmas Concert Press Release
Admission to the concert - which will include an attractive blend of seasonal and other items of a less festive nature - will be free of charge; a retiring collection will be taken at the door. The programme of music has been chosen to appeal to as many musical tastes as possible, and it will also include featured solos by some of the band’s talented instrumentalists.
Complimentary tickets can be booked in advance by telephone (07811 927410) or they can be obtained, subject to availability at the door on the evening. Light refreshments will be available during the interval. A spokesman said that the concert would be a wonderful opportunity to enjoy some of the traditional Christmas melodies; the occasion would be a splendid evening of music performed by this locally-based band. Come along and support them! Information: Emma Sweet 07811 927410 or www.stainesbrass.co.uk
18th November 2009 September's Activities Sunday 6 September On Sunday 6 September we provided musical entertainment at Horsell, outside The Cricketers pub, for a charity cycle ride in support of the Woking Hospice which, sadly, is threatened with closure; this was the second time that Staines Lammas has supported that event in aid of such an important cause. Sunday 13 September The following Sunday, 13 September, the band was on new territory – at Ruislip Lido – again to provide musical entertainment and, hopefully, encouragement to the many individuals fund-raising in aid of Help for Heroes, another excellent cause, by running laps of the lake. Sunday 20 September Challenging Brass 2009 For the fourth consecutive year, on Sunday 20 September, Staines Lammas Band- conducted by MD Glenn Hayter - competed against Cobham Band, Godalming Band and Mole Valley Silver Band in the popular Challenging Brass entertainments contest at Addlestone Community Centre. We were delighted to welcome the Mayor of Spelthorne, Councillor Caroline Spelman, and also Councillor John O’Hara - our newly-appointed President – to Addlestone for the contest which, this year, was adjudicated by Dennis Wilby. Playing from the traditionally unpopular No.1 slot, Staines Lammas’ programme featured Stage Centre (by Goff Richards), Eb Bass Solo One Foot in the Grave (Eric Idle) - played with gusto by Kate Thulborn, Death or Glory (R.B. Hall) which was the test march chosen by the adjudicator, and Love’s Old Sweet Song (Molloy) featuring Stewart Gaudion on Flugel Horn assisted by Kate and her Eb bass; the stirring finale was Conquest of Paradise (Vangelis). Our efforts were not enough, however, to prevent Godalming Band (conducted by David Wright) repeating their success of last year by winning The Genet Trophy and also the Soloist’s prize; congratulations to them, and we look forward to doing it all again next year!
23rd August 2009 July's Activities The evening of Thursday 16 July was an important occasion for the officers, NCOs and cadets of TS Thamesis, now located along side our bandroom at The Lammas Recreation Ground. The event was the unit’s annual inspection and Staines Lammas was asked to provide suitable music for the closing stages, including the ceremonial lowering of the White Ensign. Sadly, heavy rain curtailed much of the proceedings but we were able to play A C Green’s fine arrangement of Sunset before diving for shelter. Interestingly, the Inspecting Officer was Major Andy Henderson, formerly a Director of Music in the Royal Marines Band Service; complimenting Glenn Hayter on the playing of Sunset, Major Henderson sympathised that in banding some things never change – including poor light and rain! The refreshments provided in the Wardroom by the unit’s officers were particularly welcome! On the afternoon of Saturday 18 July Staines Lammas Band had the great pleasure of making a return appearance to St George’s School, Windsor – under the very walls of the castle – to make a musical contribution to the Windsor Rose & Horticultural Society’s Annual Show. Very helpfully, the organisers once again provided us with a tent and we hope the Show’s many visitors enjoyed our music. Incidentally, the Royal Standard was flying from the castle’s Round Tower, so perhaps the Queen heard – and, if so, hopefully enjoyed – our music making. Staines Lammas Band was delighted to make a musical contribution, in the presence of the Mayor of Spelthorne – Councillor Caroline Spencer - and many guests, at a celebration of 100 years of Scouting in Stanwell, at St Mary’s Church, Stanwell on Sunday 26 July. The principal guest at the celebration was Lord Baden Powell, grandson of the founder of the Scouts, Robert Baden Powell. We provided an accompaniment to the cubs as they marched to the church, played during the service and afterwards during the party outside the church.
4th August 2009 John O'Hara Becomes Bands' President
In his letter of acceptance, Councillor O’Hara, who has supported the bands for many years, wrote that he was deeply honoured & touched that the bands wished him to serve as their President. He added that although he is not a ‘musical person’ he was learning the “Staines sound.” He also added that he is looking forward to getting involved with the bands in the months ahead. A band spokesman said that Staines Brass & Staines Lammas bands had enjoyed & appreciated Councillor O’Hara’s support over many years & the bands’ members were delighted that he had agreed to formalise this relationship by accepting the presidency, which he himself described as a ‘great honour.’ Councillor O’Hara is currently Deputy Mayor of Spelthorne.
2nd August 2009 Sunny Sunday in the Walled Gardens
On Sunday 2nd August, Staines Lammas
put on a concert at The Walled Gardens, Sunbury in connection
with Spelthorne Borough Council. The weather was fantastic and
we managed to get a very large, appreciative and enthusiastic
audience, which made the event even more superb.
23rd June 2009 Winners Go to the 'Friends of Staines Brass & Staines Lammas Band' page to see who the lucky winners of the Summer draw were. Somebody certainly seems to have picked a lucky number!! Don't forget, membership is just £20 for the year & you'll be entered into the prize draw 4 times with a chance to win a 1st prize of £100.
17th June 2009 Friends of Staines Brass & Staines Lammas Band Prize Draw The next prize draw will be taking place this Saturday, the 20th June during the Summer Bandstand Favourites concert by Staines Brass. Please check back soon to see who the lucky winners are.
14th June 2009
Songs Of Praise, Staines Methodist Church The weather was again kind for this new event promoted by the Methodist Church, Staines Lammas provided half an hour of music with a religious theme whist the crowd arrived and prepared for the open air service. The band then provided the music for the Hymns during the service plus Crimond as a finale. There was an enthusiastic atmosphere for this event which included other musical performances during the service, the performance of the band was well received and strong relationships were forged for the future.
7th June 2009
Chobham Airfield (Fairoaks Airport) Staines Lammas provided the musical entertainment for the summer event of the London Transport Flying Group at their headquarters on the airfield at Fairoaks Airport. Playing a selection of popular songs the band entertained the members of the Flying Club and their guests. After a very wet Friday and Saturday the weather was kind on the Sunday making a successful event for everyone.
27th April 2009 Memorial Concert Last night's concert by Staines Brass & Staines Lammas Band was a great success & raised £600 for the two chosen charities, Staines Shopmobility & DayBreak. The evening's entertainment began with the Staines Lammas Band, conducted by their Musical Director Glenn Hayter. During the band's set, they featured 3 members of the cornet section, Hugh Craig, Mark Parker & Paul Terrar. They gave a superb performance of 'Trumpets Wild' which went down well with the audience. Staines Brass performed after the interval with Melvin White at the helm. The featured soloist, by request, was the band's manager Jason Pickin. Being a welshman, it was apt that he chose the welsh traditional melody 'Watching The Wheat'! Many of the pieces performed during the evening's concert were picked by John O'Hara & it was very moving to hear some of his reasons behind these choices. One of these requested items was the march 'Fame & Glory' which was rendered by a massed band of Staines Brass & Staines Lammas Band to end the concert, with an encore of 'Radetzky March'.
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Staines Lammas Band – under the baton of their Musical Director
Glenn Hayter – will be giving a special Christmas concert at
Staines Methodist Church, Thames Street, Staines on Saturday
5 December starting at 19 30. 
Staines Brass & Staines
Lammas Band are delighted to announce that Councillor John
O’Hara has accepted their invitation to become the bands’
President; effective immediately, the appointment is for an
initial term of three years.