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Peter Bamber - Acting Chairman & Compere

 

Peter has been our Compere and Chairman since 1995. He had a very short break as Chairman at the end of 2007 but is now back as Acting Chairman. His brand of compering is very unique - in fact we've never come across a concert quite the same by any other band due to his talent! It gives him a chance to share his jokes with a new audience, but even those who have heard them before still find them funny - it's all about delivery!!

Pete has also organised some excellent trips away and meals out for us (as you can see from the picture this is something he enjoys!)

Pete keeps telling us how he used to be in a band (although not a brass band) in the 1940's I think he said, or maybe it was the 60's I'm not sure!

Kath Day - Secretary

 

Kath is responsible for all our contest arrangements and keeps all our registration documents up to date.

Kath's two daughters play in the band - Sue on Principal Cornet and Carol on 2nd Trombone.

She also makes sandwiches!

Peter Butterworth - Inventory Secretary

 

Pete is responsible for all instruments, uniforms and equipment. He organises transport and shifting. He is always the last to leave the room because he is afraid of missing something.

Pete's son Jamie is our Bass Trombonist and his daughter Kirsty is our 1st Horn player.


He also locks the store room!  

 

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Councillor Ashley Dearnley - President

 

Councillor Dearnley became president in 2005 which was the year he was Mayor of Rochdale.

 

He has played an excellent role - offering his advice and assisting us with our funding bids.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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John Ashworth - Assistant

 

John doesn't have an official title as yet but we will find him an official role very soon!

 

He has offered his help with the band, particularly with fundraising to start with, having helped with the school band for several years as his daughter Rhiannon (one of our Solo Cornets) passed through the school.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Janet Doodson - Deputy Compere

 

Janet is another fantastic help to the band who is always willing to help us out by compering (and quizmaster-ing) in Peter's absence. She has helped us many times and always done a brilliant job for us.

 

More details (and photo) on Janet to follow very soon. 

 

 

 

 

 

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