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Woodfalls say farewell to Sam

Woodfalls Band has said a fond farewell to one of their most dedicated bandsmen.

Woodfalls
  Dr Robert Childs thanks Sam Easterbrook in front of the rehearsal room he called home for the past 40 years

Woodfalls Band has said a fond farewell and thanks to stalwart cornet player Brian Easterbrook.

Brian, known to everyone as Sam, joined Woodfalls in 1974 and served with distinction for over 40 years, many as a hard working and dedicated secretary.

Wonderful contribution

Band Chairman, Paul Street told 4BR: "During Sam's tenure as secretary Sam worked tirelessly securing long-term sponsorship and successfully bidding for numerous grants. We will always be grateful for his wonderful contribution."

Dr Robert Childs, Woodfalls MD added: "As well as raising thousands of pounds for the organisation, Sam has been a loyal and dedicated bandsman making a real difference playing cornet on the back row. I wish him well with his new musical ventures."

As well as raising thousands of pounds for the organisation, Sam has been a loyal and dedicated bandsman making a real difference playing cornet on the back row. I wish him well with his new musical venturesDr Robert Childs

Difficult decision

For Brian, the decision has been a difficult one. "Woodfalls Band has been a big part of my musical life for the past 40 years or so. It's been a very difficult decision to leave to join local rivals Hyde where I have several family connections."

Sam's final appearance with Woodfalls was a joint concert with Southampton Youth Band a few weeks ago, raising funds for the youth band's trip to Spain.

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