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(left to right) Epping Forest Band member Jean Wells, Epping Forest Band musical director Keith Schroeter, Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing, Epping mayor Michael Wright, Epping Forest District Council chairman Liz Webster, The Dream Factory founder Avril Mills and Deputy Lieutenant Michael Chapman CLICK HERE

 

The Epping Forest Band has held a celebration concert to mark its 80th anniversary.

Among the audience at a packed St John's Church in Epping on Saturday was Dennis Taylor, 90, who was the band's conductor between 1984 and 1989.

He was invited to cut the celebratory cake.

Also attending the concert were Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing, the Deputy Lieutenant of Essex Michael Chapman, Epping mayor Michael Wright and Epping Forest District Council chairman Liz Webster.

The proceeds of a raffle, which saw numerous prizes donated by local businesses, will go the Heart of Epping appeal and The Dream Factory charity.

The concert also featured an address from president Letitia Berry who congratulated the band on their 80 years' of success and thanked everyone who has supported the band over the years.

The band was conducted by musical director Keith Schroeter.

Mrs Laing said: “I congratulate the Epping Forest Band on their 80th birthday!  I always enjoy hearing the band at the many local events that they so kindly support with their excellent, lively music.  

"Saturday's concert was really brilliant - a wonderful variety of pieces showing the fantastic talent within the band.

"I look forward to their next stirring performance."

PICTURE:

(left to right) Epping Forest Band member Jean Wells, Epping Forest Band musical director Keith Schroeter, Epping Forest MP Eleanor Laing, Epping mayor Michael Wright, Epping Forest District Council chairman Liz Webster, The Dream Factory founder Avril Mills and Deputy Lieutenant Michael Chapman CLICK HERE