Felixstowe Archive

We began the New Year by welcoming our new officers, Captains Bill & Stephanie Thompson .   The Band featured in the Anglia Divisional Celebration at the Apex in Bury St Edmunds.   February saw the YP Weekend led by Major Sandra Battle.   The corps were away for a weekend retreat at Sizewell.  March/April we celebrated Easter with a Journey of Meditation and a service on the Triangle when Simon Scott gave the message.    The highlight of the year came when we entertained the Chief of Staff (and future General) Commissioner Brian Peddle and his wife Commissioner Rosalie Peddle.    Allister & Kathleen Versfeld came for a last visit in May before going 'up north' to start new jobs.    The renowned Cory Band came for concert held at St John's church to celebrate 130 years of banding in Felixstowe.   Harry & Meghan's wedding was watched on a large screen in the hall and celebrated with a meal.    In June, the Band visited Rayleigh corps.    The corps assisted Trimley Players with costumes for 'Guys & Dolls' and was rewarded with a cheque for £500 for the YP Band.   The Youth of Anglia Division had their Celebration at the corps in September. We were also visited the ISB for a weekend, led by Dr Stephen Cobb.    October saw our Harvest Festival and the Youth showcase their talents in a show, 'Got talent'. We also received a cheque for  £2885 from Peewit Caravan Park.   We held the Shoebox service in November.    December was the usual busy month: the Charity Christmas Tree Festival proved more popular than ever at the start of the month;     the Band & Songsters took part in the Carol Service at Trimley church with the Band carrying many carolling commitments during the month.       The Young People had their Carol Service with the main candlelight service taking the title 'Love Came Down'.     We unfortunately saw three major people stand down;  Neil Winton, Songster Leader, Annette Scott, deputy leader and Simon Scott, Bandmaster.   We saw Clare Jessup enrolled as Deputy Singing Company Leader.    2018 was a popular year for anniversaries and birthdays. Harold Emeny (92, March),  Kath Rayner (90, Sept) and Shirley Hinds (80, Nov). Anniversaries: Stan & Monica Cracknell (Diamond, March 15th), Peggy & Ray Rose (Diamond, March),  Jack & Margaret Lawrance (Sapphire, May),  Bob & Jean Versey,(Golden, Sept) and Clive & Sheila Harrold (Silver,Sept).  Promoted to Glory during the year was Bram Scott (Feb), Lilly Shurety (March), Bob George (April), Bill Cracknell (May).