Christmas 2019
For more about our very successful tour in the Vendée, see the France 2019 page.
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The Band outdid last year, with 12 outings through the lead up to Christmas,. We turned out willingly, often in the cold and damp, and at BH2 with very impressive snow! We are very grateful to our collectors, particularly to Martin and to our very own elf, Julie.
France 2019
Christmas 2018
The Band had 11 Christmas jobs this year. Members gave willingly of their time and our performances met with much public appreciation.
St Cecilia Care 30th Anniversary, SEPT 2018
The sun shone as the band played for a garden party celebrating 30 years of dementia care at St. Cecilia Care in Westbourne.
Immanuel Fun Day , July 2018
C and H Brass turned out in force at Beaufort Community Centre, while the public stayed at home to watch England play Sweden!
Monterey Retirement Development, June 2018
It happened in Monterey... At very short notice, we were able to provide a small team of players to celebrate the opening of Monterey, to much acclaim.
Photos courtesy of John Wright and Monterey Retirement Development
Honorary Vice Presidents
July, 2017: In recognition of a life-long commitment to the Brass Band Movement and for services to Christchurch and Highcliffe Brass Band, Bob Lawson, Bill Spackman and Jim Bartle (now living in Queensland) were awarded the title of Honorary Vice President of Christchurch and Highcliffe Brass Band.
Burton Carnival, Jul 2017
Kingston Lacy, June 2017
Spring Concert with Ashley Baptist Church
Christmas 2016
We had a really good turn out from band members for our 11 outings to play Christmas music and carols. This year we supported Crisis at Christmas with our collections.
Nov, 2016
We won a cup!
We competed in the Wessex Brass Band Contest in November. This was the first time in many years that the band has taken part in a contest, and the first experience many of us have had of competing.
"This new Unregistered Section was won in wonderful fashion by Christchurch & Highcliffe Brass who played 'Divertimento' by Bryan Kelly." 4barsrest.com
We competed in the Wessex Brass Band Contest in November. This was the first time in many years that the band has taken part in a contest, and the first experience many of us have had of competing.
"This new Unregistered Section was won in wonderful fashion by Christchurch & Highcliffe Brass who played 'Divertimento' by Bryan Kelly." 4barsrest.com
Summer 2016
Vendée Tour. See lots of pictures of our French trip.
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Highcliffe Castle
The Woolpack, Sopley
June 2016
Blackmore Vale Magazine, June 21, 2016
May 2016
Christmas Season 2015
We had a very busy Christmas Season, with tremendous support from Band Members
and great generosity from the public.
and great generosity from the public.
Sainsbury's, Christchurch
Waitrose, Christchurch
Castlepoint Shopping Centre
Brownsea Island Scone Fest, Sept 2015
A Perfect Day in Poole Harbour
This was C and H Brass at its best. With a backdrop of Brownsea Castle and a blue sky, the Band played five sessions through the day to a very appreciative audience. A perfect finale to an excellent summer concert season. The smile o Lawrence's face as we all embarked for Sandbanks at 4.15pm said it all!
This was C and H Brass at its best. With a backdrop of Brownsea Castle and a blue sky, the Band played five sessions through the day to a very appreciative audience. A perfect finale to an excellent summer concert season. The smile o Lawrence's face as we all embarked for Sandbanks at 4.15pm said it all!
Burton Scouts Carnival, July 4th , 2015
Members of the band played through the village in picturesque fashion.
9 members of the band played 13 full concert marches aboard a trailer pulled by a vintage steam engine, before joining the rest of the band to play a concert on the playing field on a lovely sunny afternoon.
9 members of the band played 13 full concert marches aboard a trailer pulled by a vintage steam engine, before joining the rest of the band to play a concert on the playing field on a lovely sunny afternoon.
Christmas 2014
Christchurch Quay, Sept 2014
As caught by visiting phtotographer, John B Davies:
"Great show on Sunday. Although we were at Christchurch for only an hour or so, the sound of BRASS set the mood and made the experience a memorable visit... and the young man was fantastic."
"Great show on Sunday. Although we were at Christchurch for only an hour or so, the sound of BRASS set the mood and made the experience a memorable visit... and the young man was fantastic."
Brass on the Grass
The weather on Sunday at Christchurch Quay was perfect for a Fun Day by the sea. There were stalls of ice-cream and food, circus training, fire-eating and, just overhead, an amazing display of birds of prey of all sizes. Then, to crown a glorious day, a brass band started to play from the elegant rotunda.
The weather on Sunday at Christchurch Quay was perfect for a Fun Day by the sea. There were stalls of ice-cream and food, circus training, fire-eating and, just overhead, an amazing display of birds of prey of all sizes. Then, to crown a glorious day, a brass band started to play from the elegant rotunda.
And our own snaps
Kingston Lacy, June 2014
BURTON GREEN, EASTER 2014
BOB'S 90TH Birthday
Highcliffe Castle Gardens 2013
Burton Green Church, May 2013
St George's Day 2013, Allendale Centre, Wimborne
Spot the difference...