Not much activity here for a while! So....why was that which we polished for our helmets called "The Brunswick Star" ?? Never did know or bothered to ask!

[editor] Although we all had the history of the corps 'drilled' into us on a daily basis, the Brunswick Star didn't seem to have any significance in similarity to campaigns and battles such as Zeebrugge, etc. Wikipedia will tell you that the 'star' has significance by being adopted by many regiments and bodies such as the fire fighters, police force .........etc; etc. Hmmmm but WHY Brunswick? Well check out the history of the Brunswick Cross for the likely reason.

Indeed NOT much happening on our pages. Come on fellas..........dig out a few old photos and scan 'em over to me witih your fond memories.

Be well.

Dickie.

Dear Richard,

67 Years ago today. 20 or so Boy Musicians and Boy Buglers entered through East Barracks main gate to join the Greatest Band of Brothers on this Planet . Today there are just 3 of us around, myself , Mike Tellick and Ray Grant. Happy Anniversary to them both. Many many great memories to hold on to and hopefully many many more

Regards to all

Barry

Sad to see yet more of our colleagues no longer with us. However it's a New Year and I've yet to see anyone mention it...SO Happy New Year to all of you who dare to check out this amazing website.....I look forward to seeing any of you at the Royal Albert Hall on the Saturday evening performance this new year. So get your fingers out and attend this wonderful site with news good or bad....we can cope with it all. Best wishes for 2023....Michael Hutton.

[Ed] Amen.

Dear Richard

My "Brother " Terry and Jan Puttrell celebrate their 60 th Wedding Anniversary today. All those years ago I was privileged to attend their Wedding Day . Many many Congratulations to them both ❤️

saddened to read of Joe Kendrick crossing the bar. Such a great guy. Served with him in Whale Island . RIP Joe. Thanks for many memories.

Barry

So many members ans old frineds passing.

I am particularly saddened at the passing of Joe Kendrick. Joe was my first instructor when I joined the trombone class in 1962 along wth others such as Sid Pavitt and Mick Bull. Joe was a fair instructor with a good sense of humour which he needed with us boys. I remember him introducing us to mouthpieces with a trombone rim but a trumpet shank so that you could 'double' on dance gigs.

I was pleased when he got promoted to sergeant and eventually to WO1. I think the last time we met was either at an All Stars concert or a Portsmouth reunion.

I send my condolences to his family and friends.

David (Trog) Tremaine

Hi Dickie,

I have been asked by Jack Rolfe's wife to let you know that Jack [RMBX 3356] Passed away on December 25, in hospital, after a short illness. R.I.P.

[Editor] One of the most humble and lovely fellows I have EVER met. My condolences to Mrs Rolfe, her family and all our comrades for this sad loss.

Thanks Barry, Did you get my email about Gunner Hargreaves widow Wendy ? We would like her phone number if posible... Happy Christmas to all, keep safe and well.. Maureen and Michael Hutton....

I would wish to say to all Musicians of whatever Rank, a Happy Christmas and a Joyful New Year 2023.

Good Health also to follow?

Yours aye

Bill

Dear Richard,

We have just had news via a Christmas Card, from Brian and Carol Thorogood. Brian had a massive stroke in April and was hospitalised until September. Brian is now at home but has lost all use of the right hand side of his body, and is now downstairs in a hospital bed!! . Such sad news, but I feel if anyone who served with him.( Brian and I got rated in the same CG Squad 1n December 1958 !!) or knows him , might be able to send him a card or email. I feel that both Brian and Carol would very much appreciate it.

In posting both Heather and I send Christmas Greetings to all of our great Band Service Family. May you enjoy a great Festive Season and a happy, peaceful and healthy 2023.

Regards

Barry and Heather

Greetings Shipmates

The beauty of emails is that people don't know if you've moved. So, after 20yrs of waiting for the green light we traveled business class Singapore Air and arrived at Marlene's moms house in Te Awamutu North Island NZ.

I had planned, with bugle, to march down Maxi's drive and play him something, not the song Something, but he and Kath got wind of my intentions.

So with it being 25c/77f, I'll get use to it. A great christmas to you all.