The Band of the Royal British Legion Christchurch
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Festival of Remembrance 2017
The fourth Festival of Remembrance was a massive success, with the support of the local cadet services in this years event. The Junior Sea Cadets gave poignant readings taken from children’s diaries in multiple conflicts. They captivated the audience within Christchurch Priory, who were absolutely enthralled with their words. In addition to the Christchurch Sea Cadets,…
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From Stage and Screen Concert – April 2017
Our brilliant movie and musical concert featured many of the band’s favourites, including ‘Jurassic Park’, ‘Bring Him Home’ and selections from ‘How to Train your Dragon’. See some of the photos below, taken by Zoe Keith.
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From Stage and Screen – 8th April 2017
The Band of the Royal British Legion Christchurch presents ‘From Stage and Screen’, featuring music from the band in the Ballroom at Christchurch Royal British Legion from 7:30 on the 8th April. A selection of West End and Big Screen hits will be performed throughout the evening. For concession tickets at £7 and offline prices of £8 please contact…
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Christmas Festivities – 18th December 2016
The band is pleased to announce our Christmas Concert, on the 18th December. This will be held in the Christchurch Royal British Legion Ballroom at both 2:30pm and 7pm. Tickets are available from 01202 466932.
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Christchurch Festival of Remembrance 2016
The Band of the Royal British Legion Christchurch were proud to host the Official Festival of Remembrance Concert for Christchurch. Throughout the evening there were points of remembrance, alongside the music. Individual sacrifices from several key battles or conflicts were recounted, and a touching tribute from a band member left many of the audience stunned.…
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Queen at Ninety
The Band of the Royal British Legion Christchurch put on a special concert in honour of the Queen’s official 90th birthday. Over 30 Brass, Woodwind and Percussion players gathered to mark the occasion, with a selection of popular and film music which spanned the Queens life. This included music from Zulu, James Bond and a…
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Heroes of the Sea
This concert will be a musical celebration of Sailors throughout the years. In a change to pervious years we will be giving two performances in one day, at 2pm and 7pm in the Ballroom of Christchurch Royal British Legion. Tickets are £5 and available from 01202 466932.
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Christchurch Festival of Remembrance 2015
The Band was lucky enough to return the to the wonderful Christchurch Priory to host Christchurch’s official Festival of Remembrance for the second year running. This year with the support from Salvacosta a finalist in the BBC Choir of the Year Competition. The event also prominently featured the Standard-bearers from the local Royal British Legions,…
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Preparation for the Remembrance Concert 2015
The band were lucky enough to be able to use the Priory before the concert, in order to rehearse in the impressive setting for the Second Annual Festival of Remembrance in Christchurch. The band also welcomed the BBC Choir of the Year Finalists Salvacosta to this year’s festival, who were also able to rehears in…
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Christchurch Poppy Appeal Launch 2015
The Band this year took a more active role in the organisation of the Poppy Appeal Launch, in Saxon Square. Although a the weather wasn’t massively favourable, the people of Christchurch turned out to welcome the start of the most recognised charitable fundraising campaign, the Poppy Appeal. The band played two sets, with a brilliant…
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