Friary Brass Band

Welcome to Friary Diary issue 93 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. WOKING CONCERT: Having had a relatively quiet summer on the concert stage, Guy Fawkes’ Night saw Friary perform its second concert in a week. The Band returned to the Salvation Army church in Woking where a successful event was staged last year. Despite the conflicting draw of firework displays, a near capacity audience had clearly decided brass was better than bangers and gave the Band

Viewers watching This Morning and Loose Women on Monday were treated to the sight and sound of Friary members playing Christmas music as stylist Gok Wan launched ITV’s ‘Win Christmas’ competition several times during the programmes. Band Secretary Lauren Straker explained: “We were approached by a tv contact who had heard Friary some years ago, to see if we could help. It was short notice – just over a week – but we managed to gather nine players at the launch venue in Shamle

Welcome to Friary Diary issue 92 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. REMEMBRANCE: Whilst the full Band was unable to undertake the usual duty of leading Guildford’s Remembrance Sunday parade this year, Friary players were individually involved in a number of ceremonies around the area. First on duty was Lauren Straker who played The Last Post and Reveille at her daughter’s school assembly on Armistice Day. She was closely followed by husband Richard who