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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