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Friary's 2023 concert season under way at Hartley Wintney
Friary Brass Band launched its 2023 programme of events last weekend with a return to the magnificent Victoria Hall, Hartley Wintney, for...
Feb 1, 2023


Friary Diary - Issue 94 - December 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 94 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. HOGS BACK BREWERY CONCERT: A capacity Sunday...
Jan 1, 2023


Meadows carolling raises £700 for charity
A warmer than usual Saturday on 17th December was a welcome change for the Band’s carolling at the Meadows, Camberley, where the winter...
Dec 19, 2022


Friary returns to Teddington Baptist Church
Friary was delighted to return to Teddington Baptist Church on 10th December for an evening concert with a blend of Christmas carols,...
Dec 12, 2022


Friary gets everyone in the Christmas spirit!
A capacity Sunday afternoon audience at the Hog’s Back Brewery was in fine voice (possibly helped by the brewery’s products!), joining in...
Dec 5, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 93 - November 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 93 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. WOKING CONCERT: Having had a relatively quiet...
Dec 1, 2022


Friary Help Gok Launch New ITV Competition
Viewers watching This Morning and Loose Women on Monday were treated to the sight and sound of Friary members playing Christmas music as...
Nov 21, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 92 - November 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 92 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. REMEMBRANCE: Whilst the full Band was unable...
Nov 14, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 91 - October 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 91 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. THE HAWTH, CRAWLEY CONCERT: Pic. Jane Stewart...
Nov 1, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 90 - September 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 90 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. GODALMING BANDSTAND CONCERT: September started...
Sep 30, 2022


A Rocking Return for Friary at Godalming
The first Saturday in September saw Friary return to one of its best-liked venues, Godalming bandstand, for a prom concert together with...
Sep 15, 2022


Farewell and Welcome in the Horn Section
Friary has bid a fond farewell to long-standing member Alex Sears, a key player on baritone and latterly tenor horn for nearly 20 years....
Sep 15, 2022


New Face in the Basses at Friary
Former RAF Central Band bass player David Stokes has landed at Friary. David is a highly experienced tuba player who has played with a...
Sep 15, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 89 - August 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 89 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. ASH PARISH COUNCIL PROM CONCERT: Following the...
Aug 31, 2022


Euphonium strength in depth at Friary
The arrival of Sam Noden, solo euphonium with the Band of the RAF Regiment, further strengthens Friary’s euphonium section, headed by...
Aug 7, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 88 - July 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 88 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. PLATINUM JUBILEE: Friary players’ involvement...
Jul 31, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 87 - June 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 87 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. PLATINUM JUBILEE: With the heatwave, political...
Jun 30, 2022


Changing of the Guard at Friary
Friary’s AGM in May saw the end of an era: long-serving chairman Nigel Stevens stepped down after 11 years at the helm and after 19...
Jun 19, 2022


Book Early for Brass in Concert!
We have been advised that tickets for this year’s Brass in Concert contest – to be held on 19th November at The Sage, Gateshead - will go...
Jun 19, 2022


Friary Diary - Issue 86 - May 2022
Welcome to Friary Diary issue 86 - a monthly round up of news about the Friary Brass Band. BRITISH OPEN SPRING FESTIVAL: Friary put in a...
May 31, 2022
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