Author: Kim Derry

The band were absolutely delighted to play at the recent Birthday Picnic held at the Fairlands Community Centre in celebration of the Queen’s 90th Birthday. We had so much wonderful feedback, that we will leave this, along with the photos, to tell the story of the day! With thanks to everyone who came to support us at this wonderful celebration.

“Everyone had a real blast – so as to speak – from the Surrey Police Band, and left us residents going home tip top and happy”

“We loved the police band, thoroughly enjoyed that. What a rousing performance. Rule Britannia !!!”

“Well done! I am (almost) glad my cricket was cancelled. A fantastic afternoon, wonderful atmosphere , with a first class band”

“Thank you for a very memorable afternoon full of fun, despite the weather ! To echo ( is that the right phrase ) Shakespeare, Henry V, “gentlemen in England now abed, shall think themselves accursed they were not here “. They missed a real treat with the Surrey Police Band”

“The Surrey Police Band did a marvellous job on the stage. Our family loved their final set which finished the day off splendidly and was accompanied by lots of flag waving and singing to “Rule Britannia” “Jerusalem” and “Land of Hope and Glory” – I’m sure much better than Last night at the Proms.”

“My dear old mum was so tearful with pride waving her union jack. Please bless the Surrey Police Band for making her day”

“An awesome experience with the flag waving finish given by the Surrey Police Band. We enjoyed the first grouping of tunes and appreciated the variety of music, but wow wouldn’t have wanted to miss the ending. Please pass on my thanks for bringing alive our community.”

A sell out Christmas concert left us bounding with enthusiasm and excitement into 2016, and we are so excited to be able to announce the date of our upcoming spring concert ‘From Broadway to Piccadilly’.

On Sunday 24th April at 7pm, the Surrey Police Band will take to the stage at St Barbara’s Church in Deepcut for an evening of music from stage and screen. A perfect opportunity for the film fanatics and West End lovers amongst us!

From the Wizard of Oz and Mary Poppins, to Fiddler on the Roof, Oliver and Phantom of the Opera, we’ve rolled all your favourite musicals into one evening of uplifting musical entertainment. You’ll be sure to leave with a spring in your step!

Raising money and awareness for the Chief Constable’s charity ‘Shooting Star Chase’, a local hospice providing care and support services for terminally ill babies, children and young people.

With tickets at just £5 for adults, £4 for under 16s and free for under 5s, come and enjoy a brilliant bargainous evening, and expect to be greeted by our infamous spread of delicious home made cakes during the interval.

After a sell out Christmas concert, early booking is advisable, either online or via our box office on 07849 675627. Remaining tickets will be available on the door on a first come first served basis.

We very much look forward to seeing you in April.

Oh what a night!!

A heartfelt thanks from all of us at Surrey Police Band to every single person who was part of such a wonderful evening last night at our Christmas Concert. To our musicians who put on an outstanding performance, to all our wonderful volunteers who helped to stage such a smooth running show, to our fabulous committee, especially our Chair Rachel, who has spent many hours considering every last detail, and to our wonderful conductor Graham for putting together such a magical programme to wow our full and appreciative audience. We really couldn’t have asked for more!

The sell out evening opened with ‘A Proclamation of Christmas’ and flowed wonderfully through a variety of pieces, from traditional Christmas carols, as well as festive favourites such as Sleigh Ride and A Christmas Festival, through to film excerpts from Frozen and The Polar Express, accommodating for all the family!

Our famous home made cakes, with the festive addition of mince pies and mulled wine, made for a tasty and atmospheric interval.

The second half was kicked off by our raffle, which featured an array of fantastic prizes kindly donated by local companies. We were delighted to be able to present a cheque for £1,000 to Chris Major of The Children’s Trust, our fundraising total from the band’s previous three concerts.

Younger members of the audience were invited to join in on various percussion instruments during Troika, and the evening was topped off with a surprise visit from Father Christmas, who was feeling very generous this year as he handed out presents to members of the audience.

Thank you to everyone who came along and supported – what a wonderful evening which we hope left our audience members in the Christmas spirit. If you missed out on a ticket this year, be sure to book well in advance for next year’s concert!

We wish you a very Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you all in 2016.

WOW! After the most fantastic Proms Concert on Sunday, we are already buzzing to start rehearsing for our Christmas appearances!

We were absolutely delighted to perform to a fully packed out church on Sunday. Not only was it lovely to have row upon row of beaming faces, but the atmosphere was full of such fun – we are very glad the hats, flags and hooters went down a treat. We don’t think Fantasia on British Sea Songs has ever been more eventful! Such a big thank you to all those who attended and contributed to a great fundraising night for both The Children’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury, and Shooting Star Chase, a leading hospice caring for babies, children and young people living with life limiting conditions.

We are eager to get straight back into rehearsals next week for our upcoming Christmas Concert on Sunday 20th December. We really hope you have all got the date in your diary, but if not, get your pens out now! Kick off the Christmas holidays with this fantastic evening filled with all your festive favourites. With our earlier start time of 6pm, there’ll fun for all the family including an interval with our infamous home made cakes, mince pies & mulled wine, plus a special Christmas raffle!

We can’t wait for this one. Tickets are available *now* via our website, and will also be available on the door.

After a short summer break, we are back with a vengeance on Sunday 4th October with our ‘Night at the Proms’ concert! Bringing you all your traditional favourites, including Pomp & Circumstance, British Sea Songs, Jerusalem, and many, many more, we’ll have our infamous spread of home made cakes on offer during the interval.

Join us for a 7pm start at St Barbara’s Church, Deepcut Bridge Road, Deepcut, Surrey, GU16 6QX for an evening of flag waving, pomp and patriotism!

Proceeds will be split between The Children’s Trust, the UK’s leading charity for children with brain injury, and Shooting Star Chase, a leading children’s hospice charity caring for babies, children and young people with life-limiting conditions, and their families.

Tickets are just £5 for adults, £4 for under 16s and free for under 5s, and are available online here. Tickets will also be available on the door.

We are very excited to bring to you our first concert of the year on Sunday 19th April at Garrison Church of St Barbara! Audience members can look forward to a unique evening, celebrating the diverse musical tapestry making up the British Isles. Surrey Police Band conductor, Graham Atterbury, has put together an excellent selection of challenging pieces taking you on a journey through England, Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

We are incredibly proud to be fundraising for The Children’s Trust, a local charity helping children with brain injury. The Children’s Trust works with children and young people from across the UK, both from its specialist centre in Tadworth, Surrey, and in communities around the country. The Children’s Trust has an unparalleled reputation in its field, thanks to the commitment to meeting the diverse needs of these children and their families, as well as the ability to deliver the best possible combination of nursing, therapy, medical care and education. The specialist services provided come at a cost which is not fully met by statutory sources, so The Children’s Trust rely on voluntary donations from supporters. By supporting our concerts, you will be helping to fund vital building works, key members of staff, new equipment, and much much more!

As always, our infamous selection of home made cakes will be on offer during the interval. Tickets are just £5 for adults, £4 for under 16s and free for under 5s, and are available to buy online by clicking here. Alternatively, you can call our box office to book on 0203 2900 191, or purchase on the door. Please do come and support us on Sunday 19th April, 7pm, at Garrison Church of St Barbara, Deepcut Bridge Road, Deepcut, Surrey, GU16 6QX, to enjoy a wonderful evening of music whilst raising money for a great cause. We very much look forward to seeing you there!

Thank you to all who attended our Christmas concert yesterday. It was a huge success and we were so delighted to welcome Denis Gunn, the National President of COPS – Care of Police Survivors, to the stage to be presented with a cheque for £1,677.91 for the charity. Of course, none of this would have been possible without all the wonderful support from our audiences, so our biggest thanks must go to YOU. We are off for a well earned Christmas break, but are back in January and will begin rehearsals for our 2015 concert series, of which dates will be announced in the new year. Thank you again and we’d like to wish you all a very safe and Merry Christmas and look forward to seeing you during 2015.

Our final concert of the year, our Christmas concert, is fast approaching. Only a few weeks now until we make you feel all warm and Christmassy once again at our usual venue of St Barbara’s Church, Deepcut on Sunday 21st December. We will be armed with tinsel, mulled wine and an array of fabulous Christmas tunes for your enjoyment. Most wonderfully, we will be raising money for the Children’s Trust, a local charity who raise money and provide vital support for children with brain injury. You can read more about their work on our charity page.

So please, get your tickets now. Our Christmas concert is always our most popular, so click here to purchase your tickets early and avoid disappointment!

 

Our Christmas concert is fast approaching this Sunday 15th December with a start time of 6pm – early enough to bring all the family down for some festive fun! We have got some new Christmas tunes lined up for you, plus all your old favourites including some traditional Christmas carols – so start warming up your vocal chords now! The concert will be back in our usual venue as follows:

Garrison Church of St Barbara,
Deepcut Bridge Road,
Deepcut,
Surrey.
GU16 6QX

There will be all our usual home made treats with the addition of mulled wine and mince pies to get us all in the Christmas spirit! As this will be our final concert fundraising for the wonderful charity COPS – Care of Police Survivors, we will be holding a raffle with ALL proceeds going to COPS, and you could even find yourself winning this little guy!…

Tickets are just £5 for adults, £4 under 16s and free for under 5s. They are available now at our website and will also be available to buy on the door.

We very much look forward to seeing you there and would like to thank everyone who has supported us and our charity COPS this year.