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Friary's Annual General Meeting
Friary’s Annual General Meeting, held at Chertsey Hall on 17th June, saw a number of changes in the Band’s management team. Long-serving...
Jul 5, 2024
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A new face in the basses
Friary is delighted to welcome Chris Pearce to the bass section. Chris is a recent music graduate from the University of York, and...
Jun 18, 2024
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Carroll secures Soprano seat
Friary is delighted to announce that the long-vacant soprano seat has been filled by Glen Carroll, who has played with the band for the...
Jun 17, 2024
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Friary Diary - Issue 111 - May 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 111 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. BRITISH OPEN SPRING FESTIVAL - GRAND SHIELD...
May 23, 2024
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A Grand Day Out!
Friary set up before playing at this year's Grand Shield contest. pic. Jenny Crossfield Reporting on Friary’s result at the British Open...
May 13, 2024
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Friary Diary - Issue 110 - April 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 110 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. NEW FACE IN THE BASS SECTION: Friary is...
May 1, 2024
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Friary open up for Grand Shield preview
Come and hear Friary Brass make its final preparations for the Grand Shield contest coming up in May. Â The open rehearsal will be held at...
Apr 25, 2024
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Friary Diary - Issue 109 - March 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 109 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. REGIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS: There was a tense...
Mar 21, 2024
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Friary is heading to the Albert Hall - again!
There was a tense wait for the adjudication at the Gordon Craig Theatre, Stevenage last Sunday after Friary’s performance of Philip...
Mar 21, 2024
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Friary to reveal Enigma
There’s an upcoming opportunity to hear Friary Brass in its new home as the Band makes its final preparations for the London & Southern...
Mar 5, 2024
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Friary Diary - Issue 108 - February 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 108 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. HARTLEY WINTNEY CONCERT: photo: Victoria...
Mar 1, 2024
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All About The Bass!
In the run-up to the Regional Championships, Friary Brass Band announce two signings to the bass section, Patrick Donovan and Cat...
Feb 25, 2024
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Friary's 2024 Concert Season under way at Hartley Wintney
photo: Victoria Halls, Hartley Wintney Friary Brass Band launched its 2024 programme of events on Sunday with a return to the magnificent...
Feb 5, 2024
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New Signings at Friary
Further changes have been announced in Friary’s line-up as the Band starts its concert of the year and prepares for the contest season....
Feb 5, 2024
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Friary Diary - Issue 107 - January 2024
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 107 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. THE END OF AN ERA: The December issue...
Feb 1, 2024
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Changes at Friary
The end of 2023 sees the departure of three Friary players, solo trombone Neil Wharton, BBb bass Ben Miller and cornet Chris Powell. RAF...
Jan 2, 2024
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Friary Diary - Issue 106 - December 2023
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 106 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. HOG'S BACK CAROL CONCERT: Friary returned to...
Jan 1, 2024
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Friary on the move
After a search which has been ongoing for more than a year, Friary has found a new home! For the past few years the Band has rehearsed at...
Jan 1, 2024
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Friary spreads the Christmas Spirit
Friary has been busy this month spreading the Christmas spirit. The Hog’s Back brewery, Tongham provided both atmosphere and refreshment...
Dec 14, 2023
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Friary Diary - Issue 105 - November 2023
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 105 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. REMEMBRANCE: Friary Brass Band returned to...
Dec 1, 2023
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