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Last updated: 13/04/2009
9th - Band Play
at Store Re-opening
Carolling starts early for Bellshill Band. Bellshill Band were asked by
DHQ to attend the re-opening of the ASDA store in Robroyston.
An ensemble of 8 players and the B/M played Christmas Carols from 8.30 -
9.30 as the shoppers stopped to listen to the music. Many good comments
were being made as the band played some early Christmas music to the
community.
B/M Ian Dickie commented that the band feels as if they have been
playing Christmas music since the summer especially with all the work
being done for the bands new CD release on 9th December entitled
"Christmas Praise".
12th -
Remembrance Sunday Parade
Former Band Secretary Harry Gemmell and YP Band Member Craig Dickie lay
the Corps wreath at the cenotaph
The Band on the parade
15th -
Lesley Ann Ferguson Graduates
Congratulations to Lesley Ann on her graduation as a nurse.
Lesley Ann celebrated her graduation with the rest of her family - I'm sure they
were all very proud of her!
Well done!
18th -
Alex Buchanan Promoted to Glory
Born
on the 15th of May 1917, Alex was brought up in Bothwell Park,
Lanarkshire, within a family of three sisters and one brother.
His extended family became the Salvation Army where he was a serving
soldier at Bellshill Corps for 50 years before transferring to Gorgie.
A trained singer, he used his musical ability as bandmaster and songster
leader at Bellshill.
He started his working life as a baker and was then called up for
National Service, stationed for a period of time in Iceland.
A change of career led him within the sales field, spending a
considerable time with the "Tunnocks Empire" and ending his last 30
working years as a respected sales executive within the vending
industry.
Holidays were taken annually - "no, three times a year!" at the Lake
District, enjoying the serenity of the area and the coffee of Hayes
Garden Centre.
During the last eight years, Alex got great enjoyment and pleasure
watching his four great grand daughters growing up.
Alex had been due to lead Bellshill Band in a carol at the launch of
their new CD on 9th December.
25th -
Championship Band Use Bellshill Salvation Army Hall
Carlton Main Frickley Band used Bellshill Salvation Army hall on Saturday 25th
November for a rehearsal prior to this weekend's Scottish Championships in The
Royal Concert Hall. The band finished 3rd in the contest on Sunday 26th
November.
The pictures below show the band in rehearsals under the leadership of their
conductor Gary Cutt.
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