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Christmas 2019

For more about our very successful tour in the Vendée, see the France 2019 page.
France 2019
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.
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Our thanks to Shannon Butler for the photos in the snow!
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France 2019

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Christmas 2018

The Band had 11 Christmas jobs this year.   Members gave willingly of their time and our performances met with much public appreciation.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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.  
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Congratulations, Bob
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Congratulations, Bill
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Congratulations, Jim
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Burton Carnival, Jul 2017

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Kingston Lacy, June 2017

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Spring Concert with Ashley Baptist Church

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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.
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Sainsbury's, Christchurch
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Stewarts Garden Centre, Christchurch
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The Woolpack, Sopley

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.  
"T
his new Unregistered Section was won in wonderful fashion by Christchurch & Highcliffe Brass who played 'Divertimento' by Bryan Kelly."  4barsrest.com
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Summer 2016

Vendée Tour.  See lots of pictures of our French trip.
France 2016

Highcliffe Castle
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The band entertaining wedding guests at Highcliffe Castle .
The Woolpack, Sopley
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June 2016

Blackmore Vale Magazine, June 21, 2016
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May 2016

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Christmas Season 2015

We had a very busy Christmas Season, with tremendous support from Band Members
​and great generosity from the public.​
Sainsbury's, Christchurch
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Waitrose, Christchurch
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Castlepoint Shopping Centre
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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!
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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.
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Christmas 2014

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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."
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Young star player
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Much applause - Well done, young man
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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.
And our own snaps
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Kingston Lacy, June 2014

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BURTON GREEN, EASTER 2014

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Good Friday
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Raising the Cross
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Fun Day, Easter Saturday

BOB'S 90TH Birthday

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Bob, centre, with his medal and certificate, with Robert, Chairman, and Lawrence, MD
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Highcliffe Castle Gardens 2013

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Burton Green Church, May 2013

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St George's Day 2013, Allendale Centre, Wimborne

Spot the difference...
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Jubilee Concert, 15 June 2012

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