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26th December 1999 Ken's AdventureThe band
is saying farewell to 2nd Euphonium player Ken Cant who is flying
out to New Zealand on 5th January 2000 with an 9 month open return
ticket. Ken goes via Singapore and will spend time in Fiji
before travelling around New Zealand and Australia. His main
activity will be scuba diving (as he has recently received his Dive
Master qualification) and will teach to earn extra cash. He will
also play in the Australian Nationals in April with a band down-under.
Ken's replacement in the euphonium section is Neil Jackson, formerly 1st Baritone with Black Dyke, who we would like to welcome to the band. 14th December 1999 Margaret Mortimer
It is with regret that we report the passing of Mrs Margaret Mortimer, an Honorary Vice President of the Fodens Courtois Band and a figurehead in the brass band movement. Mrs Mortimer, pictured with her son Martin and her late husband Harry Mortimer, died in hospital on Friday 10th December after undergoing heart surgery earlier in the day. Mrs Mortimer had continued to be deeply involved in the running of the British Open Championships and the Grand Shield since her husbands death in 1992. She leaves a son, Martin and nine Grandchildren. 10th December 1999 Annual Christmas Dinner - 19996th December 1999 New PlayersThe last few weeks have seen changes in personnel with the arrival of some new players. These include Mark Landon from Todmorden and Danny Maines from Marple who both join on Percussion. Sharon Meredith who joins on Baritone from Wingates and Helen Fox, former principal cornet from Marple, who joins on Flugel. Shelley Ball has now moved from Flugel to the Cornet section. 21st November 1999 23rd "Brass in Concert Championship" from SpennymoorAlthough winning on music, Fodens Courtois have to be content with 2nd place this year at Spennymoor. Grimethorpe Colliery (RJB) were awarded 1st place over all after scoring well with the entertainment judges. Fodens did pick up two further prizes with Glyn Williams awarded best soloist and Mark Wilkinson best solo cornet.
5th November 1999 Congratulations to Nicky and Sally on their Wedding Day!18th October 1999 Fodens Invited to Granada Studios, Manchester after National Success16th October 1999Fodens Courtois take the 1999 Boosey & Hawkes National Brass Band Championships7th December 1999New CD Recording featuring "James Morrison"23rd May 1999 Songs of Praise from Ironbridge Gorge11th April 1999 New Recording with Elgar Howarth14th March 1999 Fodens Regain North West Area Championship |
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