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Distinction at Cobham

Life Award for euphonium player after years of sterling srvice.

 

The Cobham Band has announced that its former euphonium player Colin Ball has been awarded the distinction of becoming a honorary life member of the organisation.

Last August the band reluctantly announced the departure of Colin Ball, who had been a long standing member of the band for some nineteen years.

Long list

Colin left the band when he moved from his home in Chessington, Surrey with his family to Eastbourne to become the new proprietors of the Ivydene Hotel. In his years with the band he had been euphonium player, band sergeant, committee member....the list goes on!

In his years with the band he had been euphonium player, band sergeant, committee member....the list goes on!Cobham Band

Delight

On behalf of the band MD, David Ruel was delighted to be able to present Colin with a framed certificate at the Ivydene Hotel, Eastbourne on Saturday 28th June awarding Colin the distinction of life honorary member in appreciation and recognition of nineteen years service to The Cobham Band.

Presentation

The presentation was made in the dining room as guests had sat down for their evening meal with Colin's wife, Ros and son, Michael who were eagerly waiting with the champagne, much to Colin's surprise!

The Cobham Band would again like to thank Colin for all his hard work over the years and looks forward to his continued association with the band.

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