27th August 2007 – Sad News
We are very sorry to announce that Mrs Gladys Swann the bands most longstanding member passed away peacefully in hospital on Sunday, August 12, 2007. Gladys aged, 74 was a member of the band for over thirty years. She was part of 3 generations of her family currently playing in the band and she was still playing 2nd baritone up until becoming ill just a few weeks ago. Always the first to arrive for practice, and the first to welcome all new members, Gladys was never anything other than a kind, caring lady with a great sense of humour. She will be greatly missed by all members of the band and so many others associated with her through the banding world. The bands thoughts are with her family at this time.