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Latest news: 16th August 2010: Band Featured in National Magazine. 6th July 2010: 'Music by the Sea' begins. 24th April 2010: St George's Concert Success. 14th April 2010: Richard Horobin to compere St George's Day Concert. 29th March: Band welcomes back international conductor. 3rd March 2010: Band Mourns First Musical Director/Collectors needed/April 24th Concert. 31st December 2009: Happy New Year! See our Christmas activities on the News & Photo pages. New diary for 2010. 8th November 2009: Band takes part in Remembrance Services. 23rd October 2009: New sponsorship opportunities announced. 22nd September 2009: Philip Harper to return for 3rd Workshop in 2010. 6th September 2009: 'Music by the Sea' ends season. 27th July 2009: 2009 Summer Season Underway. 19th May 2009: New chairman elected. 17th May 2009: Blessing of the Boats and new band members. 5th May 2009: Megan passes the Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music theory exam. 28th March 2009: Philip Harper leads his second Workshop. 24th February 2009, Vacancy Update: Current vacancies are for two bass players - a B flat and an E flat. 2009 Summer Concerts, Happy New Year! New engagements list for 2009. 24th December 2008: Busy Christmas period. 13th December 2008: Concert shows the Christmas Spirit. 18th November 2008: Lyme Regis Radio coverage of the Ian North Benefit Concert is now available on this site. The address is on the Links page. 16th October 2008: Vacancy update: We currently have vacancies in the trombone and baritone sections for experienced players. We have also begun classes for beginners. 4th October 2008: Workshop with Philip Harper - a day to remember. 27th September 2008: Huge success of Benefit Concert. 13th September 2008: Bournemouth visit breaks new ground. 2nd September 2008 'Music by the Sea' ends. On Tuesday 2nd September, the band played their last 'Music By the Sea' concert.26th August 2008 Wantage Silver Band, joint concert: Lyme Regis were joined on Tuesday 26th August by the Wantage (Oxfordshire) Silver Band, on holiday for the week in Charmouth.

A welcome from the Chairman, Joe Turner

Welcome to the Lyme Regis Town Band Website!

I joined the band in 2006 after playing with the Lyme Regis Junior Band for 5 years. I had always wanted to play the trombone and was now able to do so. After 2 years in this position, our Musical Director John Powell asked whether I would transfer to the E flat bass as there was a vacancy. At the end of the 2009 summer season, I decided to become a non-playing member but to continue working for the band through the committee, in the role of Vice-Chairman. At this year’s AGM, I decided to put myself forward as Chairman.

Through the course of my time in the band, there have been many highlights. Most memorable was when I dressed in a teddy bear suit (supplied by a local business) and entertained the crowds while the band played ‘Teddy Bears’ Picnic!’

We are a very friendly band and our Musical Director is always pleased to hear from anyone interested in joining us, whatever their talent or age. We have a superb learners’ group run by band member Jan Long which feeds the band with new and developing players. Full details of contacts and practices are on the website.

Please take time to look around and sign the Guest Book before you leave.

Joe Turner