The Aveley & Newham Band

Aveley & Newham band Christmas concert
Saturday 9th December 3pm start
St Peter and Paul's Church
Vicarage Cl, Aylesford ME20 7BB

Due to unforeseen circumstances we are in need of cornets for Front and Back Row plus Tenor Trombones

If you are able to assist us on cornet or trombone please send an email to
[email protected]
to discuss further.
Thanks
Tom

The international staff band of the Salvation Army are giving a concert at Hadleigh Temple on 25th November.

Details of how to obtain tickets on the poster.

Following a meeting on Tuesday 18th July, the committee are pleased to be able to announce the result of the vote to confirm Mr Tim Casey as a Vice President of the band.

The vote was unanimous in approving this nomination.

The new committee would like to give a huge vote of thanks for all the hard work Tim has put in to the band over the last few years.

Happy New Year to members, friends, supporters and followers, wherever you may be.
Feliz Año Nuevo
გილოცავთ ახალ წელს - gilots’avt’ akhal tsels
Onnellista uutta vuotta
La Multi Ana
A Guid New Year tae ane an aw
ਨਵਾ ਸਾਲ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ - Navā sāla mubāraka
Hamingjusamur Nýtt Ár
Mutlu Yıllar
新年快樂 - Xīnnián kuàilè
Feliz Ano Novo
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Shona Bhliain Nua
Beatus Ianuariis
Ευτυχισμένο το Νέο Έτος - Ef̱tychisméno to Néo Étos
Bonan Novjaron
Buon Anno
Un Feliz Aña Nobo
happy bananaaaa
mzl niu ya
明けましておめでとうございます Akemash*teomedetōgozaimasu
Bonne Année
chúc mừng
năm mới
Lowen Nowydh Bledhen
Gott nytt år
Happy New Year to all my Family and Friends.
Feliz Año Nuevo
გილოცავთ ახალ წელს - gilots’avt’ akhal tsels
Onnellista uutta vuotta
La Multi Ana
A Guid New Year tae ane an aw
ਨਵਾ ਸਾਲ ਮੁਬਾਰਕ - Navā sāla mubāraka
Hamingjusamur Nýtt Ár
Mutlu Yıllar
新年快樂 - Xīnnián kuàilè
Feliz Ano Novo
Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Shona Bhliain Nua
Beatus Ianuariis
Ευτυχισμένο το Νέο Έτος - Ef̱tychisméno to Néo Étos
Bonan Novjaron
Buon Anno
Un Feliz Aña Nobo
happy bananaaaa
mzl niu ya
明けましておめでとうございます Akemash*teomedetōgozaimasu
Bonne Année
chúc mừng
năm mới
Lowen Nowydh Bledhen
Gott nytt år
Szczęśliwego Nowego Roku

From Aveley and Newham band, to all our members, friends, supporters and followers, wherever you may be.

შობა, და ყველა - Shoba, da qvela
Feliz Navidad, todos y cada uno
Crăciun Fericit, o și toate
A Blithe Yule
ਮਿਰਰੀ ਕ੍ਰਿਸਮਸ, ਇੱਕ ਅਤੇ ਸਾਰੇ - Dāvata krisamasa, ika atē sārē
Mutlu Noeller, bir ve bütün
Nollaig Shona, ceann amháin agus go léir
聖誕快樂，一個和所有
Nadolig Llawen a Blwyddyn Newydd Dda
Buon Natale, tutti e di ciascuno
Feliz Natal, todos e cada um
Feliĉan Kristnaskon, kaj ĉiuj
Bon Pasco
hyvää joulua
Melly Chismabutt
Maligayang Pasko
Joyeux Noel
Happy Holidays
Giáng sinh vui vẻ
季節のご挨拶
Весела Колед
Frohe Weihnachten
Felicem natalem Christi
god Jul
С Рождеством
Nollaig Chridheil agus Bliadhna Mhath Ùr
Merry Christmas

We had a brilliant day at the Wessex BBA winter contest in Bournemouth yesterday.

As well as an excellent overall result of 3rd place, we achieved 2nd place in the March.

Our superb Horns and Trombones both were recipients of the best sections on the day.

A great end to our first contest with Will Wilkins in the middle.

We are now looking forward to the festive season, and to preparing works in the new year for various contests.

We Will Remember Them

At our Remembrance Day Concert, as well remembering all the men and women who gave their lives in service, we will also be commemorating the dedicated service of Derek Morris and Jeff Selway to the band.

Jeff joined the band over 50 years ago and was a fine flugel horn and cornet player, who also served as treasurer of the band for many years.

Derek joined as a junior over 60 years ago, and played BBb bass in the band whilst also undertaking the role of band Chaiman.

Such long service with one band is rare, so it would be great to see former members of the band and friends of Derek and Jeff at this concert to celebrate the work of these 2 fine bandsmen.

The band were extremely pleased to return to the Thurrock Rugby Club to perform as an Oompah band, part of the Oktoberfest.

The band played traditional Oompah music such as waltzes, marches and polkas as well as modern dancing music which included favourites like Agadoo, the Birdie song, Amarillo and Go West by the Pet Shop Boys.

There was a selection of fantastic games such as Stack the cups, Donkey Races and Oktoberfest quiz. Well done to everyone who dressed up. A fantastic evening had by all!

On Saturday evening the Aveley & Newham band were guests of the Chelmsford Salvation Army Band. The concert was to raise funds for the Salvation Army in Ukraine.

We had a very enjoyable evening under the direction of our new MD Will Wilkins, who took up the post on the 1st September, along with Chelmsford SA MD, Alex Campbell.

In addition to the brass bands the Chelmsford Songsters gave us a respite, and performed with great spirit.

The concert was very well received by the audience.

The Chelmsford SA band opened preceedings with a Salvation Army favourite, Soldiers of Christ. This was followed by the British National Anthem, and then with both bands playing the Ukranian National Anthem.

The first half each band played a selection of their own choices of pieces.

For the second half the bands joined en masse. The sound may well have carried all the way around Essex.

Here are a few photos showing the full might of the combined bands, and the songsters in full swing.

We look forward to further collaborations with the Chelmsford Salvation Army.

Following on from a very successful British Open Spring Festival result in the Senior Cup (with a little help from our friends and former members) we are looking to recruit players for Euphonium and 1st Baritone.

Currently with a membership of 25 traveling from London, Essex, Kent and Suffolk rehearsing at our own band hall on Monday and Thursday evenings at 8pm.

Expressions of interest should be sent to, [email protected] together with a brief description of previous experience.

Or call Steve on 07717818289

In partnership with The Chelmsford Citadel Band, Aveley & Newham will be performing a concert in aid of Music for Ukraine.

We hope to see you there.

On a beautiful summer days, the band played under Melvin White at the very well attended Priory Park Bandstand in Southend-on-sea.

Here are some photos taken by the band chairman.

Here are some band photos taken during the Platinum Jubilee weekend celebrations.

We had a very joyful weekend playing for our local villages, and felt privileged to be asked to help them celebrate this event.

Blackpool Senior Cup

Aveley & Newham are proud to have finished in 5th place in the senior Cup.

Massive vote of thanks to Alan Duguid for stepping in, and guiding us to this fantastic achievement.

Also congratulations to East London Brass for their promotion from the senior trophy to the senior Cup.

Today we have said goodbye to Jeff Selway. One of the best bandsmen you could meet. An officer of the band in as many positions as you can think of, and a wonderful and funny man, who could be serious when needed.

Jeff was also a very important member of the Thurrock Rugby Union Club, as a player and officer.

As a Maths teacher who gave knowledge and confidence to all he taught, he will be sadly missed.

A truly great loss to so many.

Tonight we have said goodbye to the Legend that was Derek John Morris.

A fantastic bandsman, and a truly wonderful man to know.

"A great friend to many people and we will never see his like again." ... Jimmy Walker, life long friend.

We will never be able to fill your seat.

R.I.P Derek

Derek Morris's Funeral will take place Thursday 16th December at 4pm.

If you cannot make it, you can watch the live stream using the details below, or watch the service at a later time once the recording has been uploaded to the site.