Haverhill's golden generation

A group of brass band players from the Haverhill area have been celebrating half a century and more of brass band enjoyment and dedication.

Totting up the years of playing enjoyment and dedication

Friday, 06 January 2017

A group of musicians local to Haverhill area recently got together to celebrate a milestone in their musical activities.

During their get together it also became evident that a number of players associated with Haverhill Silver and other local bands actually in the area had started playing over half a century ago!

During their get together it also became evident that a number of players associated with Haverhill Silver and other local bands actually in the area had started playing over half a century ago!4BR

Special claim

Tuba player Robert Pannell (fourth from left) had a special claim to fame as he has always stayed with Haverhill Silver since joining in 1965 — a period which has seen them rise from the Fourth to Championship Section.

Robert was recently presented with a special award by the band.

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