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The Eastbourne Silver Band will return to Our Lady of Ransom Church in Grange Road for its annual Concert of Remembrance on Sunday, 1st November at 2.30 pm.
Marking the 16th time the band has presented this landmark event, the afternoon promises a moving musical tribute to honour the sacrifices of service and civilian personnel. Local dignitaries, including the Deputy Lieutenant of East Sussex, the M.P. for Eastbourne and the Mayor of the town, and they will be joined by civic leaders and representatives from the civilian emergency services thus reflecting the significance of the occasion.
Admission to the concert is entirely free so making the event accessible to all members of the public who wish to pay their respects through music and word. Following the concert everyone is invited to stay for light refreshments served in the church hall.
While tickets are not required, a voluntary collection will be held at the conclusion of the afternoon, with all donations going directly to support charities. Members of the public are advised to arrive early at Our Lady of Ransom Church so as to secure a seat ahead of the 2.30 pm start.
A spokesperson for the band said, “This is one of the most important events in the band’s calendar. It offers an opportunity for the many residents who, for various reasons, are not able to attend the open-air Remembrance parade at the town’s War Memorial on Remembrance Sunday, to continue to pay their respects”