Have just received news that the local Brass Band in Newbury who usually organize a coach to the the RAH ( and kindly offer me a seat ) cant afford to do it this year so regret I shall not be attending the Massed Bands Concert. I suppose it will be available in some form on the PC ( what a pain ! having to look at a small screen to check out what the Band Service is up these days.) Does anyone know if it might be put on a CD or broadcast on TV at any time ? Happy New Year to you Richard, and Ive just enjoyed a small tot of Brandy to TOAST YOU ALL .................Michael.

Sad news about Jake Palmer. Another Hermes band member (66--68) We shared the same birthday, albut one year apart. RIP John

Thank you Richard,

May I wish you all peace, joy, and justice for all especially in this very important season.

Shalom

Don.

To all ex and serving.

That time again has arrived on the Calendar Wishing you all a Very Happy Christmas and New Year.

3 Days to go and my 90th Birthday 27th arrives, looking forward to that day. I am having Good health, with no problems at all.

Best wishes to you all

Noel

Dear all, I wish you all very happy Christmas and a healthy New Year.

I wonder how many of us are left with the X addition to our service numbers?

At this time off the year, I do so much miss gigging with the Loughborough Concert Band, but had to give all that up due to ill health and deciding to give up driving as well.My trombone has been sitting in its case for over two years now and I have been trying to find a way of disposing of it, preferably to a good cause.

Take care,

Gerry

Dear Richard

Just read the latest Blue Band Magazine. Very pleasing to read the current PDM's message.

How good it is to read that he acknowledges the past members of our great Band of Brothers (unlike the previous incumbent)

Sadly Heather and I had to miss this years Reunion due to my hospitalisation . But hopefully we will be there next year.

We both wish all members of our great Band Service past and present A great Festive Season and a healthy and happy 2025.

Regards to all

Barry and Heather Radford

Wishing all a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

Paul

To Mike Hutton (one of my treasured mentors), Eric and all the old and bold out there who have served in THE band service and are serving at the moment, be assured that you’re not being ignored or forgotten. The music that we have produced and are still producing makes people happy and is good for all our wellbeing.

It’s a shame that other social media platforms seem to have taken away the familial essence of our unique platform here, set up for us by Dickie.

May the winter festivities be a wonderful experience for all and the New Year to be fruitful.

David

Hi All

Happy Christmas and a Healthy New Year to you all.

Yours aye

Bill.

Well done Eric, there seems to be a lack of interest from the old & bold this year....perhaps they are all away on their foreign holidays or maybe gone to see Santa on HMS Iceberg. Anyway. whoever you are out there. Eric & I hope you all have a festive time and enjoy life while you still have it....Christmas Crackers HUTTON.........