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Jordan notches up 40 year mark as Fairlop enjoys busy festive period

Kevin Jordan reached the 40 year accolade of leading Fairlop Brass in a busy community festive period of concerts and fund raising — from steam trains to golf clubs.

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  A special presentation was made to MD Kevin Jordan who has been associated with the band since 1968

Fairlop Brass enjoyed a busy December as they enjoyed supporting a number of community events as well as raising funds for local charities and themselves.

These included festive music to visitors on the Ongar to Epping steam railway, concerts at a packed Holy Trinity Barkingside Carol Service and even the post Christmas dinner entertainment for members of the Chigwell Golf Club.

In addition to other events the band helped raise £1,000 at St. Nicholas Church Kelvedon Hatch for the Church and St. Francis Hospice.

Great events

A spokesperson told 4BR: "These were all great events and our 'Christmas Crackers Concert' was an outstanding success. It was sold out well in advance and on the night an appreciative audience joined in an evening of carols and festive favourites."

Special presentation

The evening also saw a special presentation to mark the 40th anniversary of MD Kevin Jordan taking on the role in a band he has been associated with since 1968.

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