NEWS ITEMS

It is with great sadness that the Band has to report the death of life long supporter and husband to Averil, of Ken Edgeler, who died on Friday, 30th April 2010.  You were a true gentleman to the end and will be sorely missed.  Our love and thoughts to the family and friends you have left behind.

May 2010
After an amazing 31 years, Mrs Averil Edgeler stepped down as Treasurer.  Thank you Averil for your sterling work.  As you said in your letter of resignation, you started the Band finances with 88p and left the Band with over £3,000.00.

April 2010
The Band is setting up a Quartet in order to give demonstrations to local schools and youth groups and are busily preparing for the winter season.

October 2009
Saltash Town Band Supporters' Club is launched on Facebook - 39 supporters signed up over the first weekend.

October 2009
The Band is hoping to set up a new Training Section again in September of this year and also looking to set up links with two local youth organisations, so we are hopeful that Saltash Town Band will soon be back to full strength again in the coming future.

June 2009
The Saltash Town Band Ensemble performed as a surprise at Ron Thirst's 80th birthday today in Plymouth.  Ron used to play in the Royal Marines in his younger days and his family thought it would be a lovely treat for him to hire a Band for his birthday.  The surprise went down a storm on a beautiful, crisp sunny day and everyone enjoyed bacon butties and tea afterwards.

October 2008
The Band were facing closure.  A meeting was held on 5th October to discuss whether the Band could be saved.  The ten remaining members, with the support of the Town Council, decided to form Saltash Town Band Ensemble, with a view to concentrating on good quality music making and in the hope that the Band can grow again in the future.  Thanks are extended to our outgoing Musical Director Mr Bill Leith for all his efforts over the last 12 months.  We wish him well with his future music making with Callington Town Band.

October 2007
Congratulations are extended to Donna and Martyn on the birth of their second son.

August 2007
The Band has just been contacted by the BBC asking if they can play "Siberian Light", composed by David Wood and featured on the Band's CD "Tamar Crossings" on their "DIY SOS" programme - and wait with baited breath to find out when.  Well done David - we're all very proud of you.

August 2007
Callington and Saltash Town Bands are helping each other over the summer months with engagements, and will be holding joint rehearsals.  We aim to hold two big joint concerts towards the end of the year, one in Callington and one in Saltash, SO WATCH THIS SPACE for more news about these wonderful events.  Saltash would like to extend their thanks to Callington for helping us out in our time of need.

May 2007
Our Treasurer, Averil Edgeler and her husband Ken celebrated their Golden Anniversary.  Very best wishes from the Band Members and thank you both for your support over the last 30+ years.

February 2007
The Band is very pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Bill Leith to the position of Musical Director.  Here's hoping we'll have very many happy years together.

November 2006
It was with very great sadness that the Band learned of the death of our former Musical Director, Mr John Forrest.  John was a great friend to the whole Band, keeping in touch and helping out whenever he could.  Our thoughts go to his wife, Joan and family.  John will be very much missed by a very wide Banding Community in the South West, as well as all his friends in Saltash.

There was a memorial service for John at the Tamar Valley Methodist Church, on Tuesday, 25 July 2006 for family and friends which was very well attended, where we heard some lovely stories which brought both laughter and tears.  God bless you John.

July 2006
It was with sadness that the Band said goodbye to both Bob Julian (MD) and Bernie Ryan.  Bernie has been with the Band for 25 years and we wish him well in his retirement.  There will always be a seat ready and waiting for him if he decides retirement really is not for him.

We wish Bob all the very best in both his career and music.  We will miss him and thank him from the bottom of our hearts for all the hard work he has put into the Band in some quite difficult, sad and traumatic times over the last couple of years.

June 2006
Andy Knight and Christina Fulcher, outgoing Chairman and Secretary, both stepped down from the Committee at the AGM due to ill-health and the need to re-charge their batteries.  The Band thanked them both for their hard work over recent years.  Special thanks was also given to Mrs Averil Edgeler, who continues as Treasurer for the 28th year.

April 2006
Many thanks to Paul Fulcher for producing our new website.

February 2006
Saltash Town Band and its many friends and guests of the evening had a superb 30th Birthday Celebration Concert on Friday, 29th July 2005. Everyone enjoyed a wonderful evening of entertainment, which saw the Town Band, Training and Youth Bands performing, with Special Guest, Mr John Honywill, on Piano. We also welcomed Mr David Dobson, who conducted "Celtic Song", composed by his very talented and well known son, Simon Dobson. Mr Ernie Reynolds acted as Compere for the evening, and had everyone in stitches!

Look out in the press for photographs of our Bass Player, Andrew Knight, who performed "Bass in the Ballroom" - there's not many young teenagers that would have the bottle to dress up in an evening gown, high heels, pearls and a wig - good on you!!!! He was an absolute star.

This was followed the next evening by a Barbecue (and yet another Raffle) at the Cecil Arms, Saltash. Everyone was very merry and at the same time were we able to raise more pennies for our NEW UNIFORM APPEAL.

July 2005
A BIG THANK YOU TO THE PEOPLE OF SALTASH WHO, OVER THE WEEKENDS OF 2ND/3RD & 9TH/10TH JULY, BY SUPPORTING OUR BLOWATHON AND STALLS AT THE REGATTA AND VE/VJ CELEBRATIONS, HELPED THE BAND RAISE IN THE REGION OF £500.00 TOWARDS OUR NEW UNIFORMS. YOUR GENEROSITY IS VERY MUCH APPRECIATED.

July 2005
It is with sadness that the Band has this week said goodbye to the Mitchell family after their short return stay with us. Good luck with whatever you choose to do in your future playing careers and thank you for your time with us.

July 2005
Shopping via our webshop is a great way to raise money for Saltash Town Band. Our webshop gives you access to the latest offers from over 500 of the UK's best-known retailers and every purchase you make earns cashback for the Band. Please use the link above or see www.fundappeal.com/saltashband.

As our uniforms are beginning to wear out, and many members have also outgrown their old uniforms, Saltash Town Band has launched a NEW UNIFORM APPEAL with the aim to purchase the new uniforms in our 30th Birthday year. Any donations would be very gratefully received. All cashback earned from our webshop will be put towards the new uniforms. Also, look out for lots of Social Events, where we can really enjoy ourselves and raise funds for the Appeal at the same time. Everyone welcome to attend. In fact, the more the merrier!

April 2005

The Band would like to thank Cllr Mrs Sue Hooper, MBE, who kindly donated £200.00 to the Band at their Annual General Meeting on 15th April 2005, from the Mayor's Charity Fund. The Band has enjoyed great support from Cllrs Mrs Hooper and her husband and consort, John Hooper, over many years and really appreciate everything she does for us.

The Sue Hooper Foundation has also been very generous to our Youth Band, with helping towards the purchase of ties, banners, and starting off the NEW UNIFORM APPEAL.

Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!!