Ventnor WW1 Commemoration 1914 - 2015

SSMB are very proud and pleased to have performed here today. Past MD and friend of the band Danny McMeechan Major (Retd) organised and ran the event which paid tribute to the soldiers who lost their lives 100 years ago this month.

IW Lord Lt Major, local civic dignitaries, reps from RBL and youth groups were also in attendance. Island Standard bearers look resplendent on the day too. Touchingly the relatives of the fallen were also present and we paid special tribute to the Ventnor soldiers from the Hampshire Regiment who lost their lives 100 years ago this month ;

Pt Philip Gilbert Rfn 17090 IOW Riffles aged 19

Pt Herbert Harvey Rfn 2118 IOW Riffles aged 19

Clifford King Rfn 2045 IOW Riffles aged 18

The band played for 30 mins before the service, entertaining the large audience with popular and related items. The service saw us playing marches to bring the standards ion and off, the hymn and of course the national anthem. We then enjoyed a delicious picnic lunch. It was a lovely afternoon and we were delighted to play for such an event. Thank you band, well played.

A beautiful 'poppy' soldier greeted you as you entered Ventnor Park

There was a fascinating display of original items and artefacts.

Experts were on hand to explain all.

A replica, the gent told me, costing £70 with original helmets costing between £4000 - £5000

Heroes.

Flute ladies looking good.



Gorgeous solo and rep clarinets.

2nd Clarinets quite rightly pleased with their performance today.

 

Go SSMB sax team !



Our talented trumpets.

 

Trom team :-)

 

The weather was lovely for the day.

 

Band tuck into wonderful picnic tea at Flowerbrooke

  

  

Danny and the lovely tea lady at Flowerbrooke

Teague boys :-)