DVD - The Band Plays On A
DVD of the Royal Marines Concert on Sunday 12th July 2009 has been produced and is now available. The DVD costs £15
(includes postage and packing). The DVD can be obtained from the following sources.
Order online at Clovelly
Recordings. The website address is www.clovellyrecordings.com
Orders forms are also available from
The East Kent Mercury Offices, 13 Queen Street, Deal.
The Royal Marines Association Club (RMA), The Strand, Walmer, Deal (opposite the Bandstand).
Walmer Stores, Dover Road,
Deal.
Mark One Music, Victoria Road, Deal.
The King's Head, Beach Street, Deal.
Christmas Concert 2009
The 2009 Christmas Concert will take place at the Bandstand on Saturday 12th December
from 5pm.
The event will feature Snowdown Colliery Welfare Band, and a choir from The Parochial School.
The Carols will be led by Rev Seth Cooper.
Carol Sheets will be provided. Please bring warm clothing and a torch.
Visit of the Royal Marines Band - Sunday 12th July 2009
This year is the 20th Anniversary Concert. The event will comprise of a concert, then a march,
then the rededication service and finale.
Timings given below are approximate.
2pm to 3pm
Concert on the Bandstand (Portsmouth Band)
3pm to 3.15pm - Interval
3.15pm to 3.45pm
March
by Collingwood Band from Canada Road >> into South Barracks (no public access) >> Dover Road via Jubilee Gate
>> The Strand to the paddling pool >> Promenade to the Bandstand.
3.45 to 5pm
Both bands join together for the Re-dedication service and the Finale.
People donating Raffle Prizes
Beaches Bead & Breakfast - 2 night stay (worth £180).
P&O Ferries - Day Return Ferry Crossing
- Car + 9 passengers.
SeaFrance - Day Return Ferry Crossing
- Car + 4 passengers.
M&Co (High Street) - Voucher
Answers to Questions
Where can I park?
There is provision for disabled parking only on Walmer Green. Vehciels must display
a blue badge in order to be allowed access.
Non disable parking
is available in Victoria Park, Park Avenue, Deal. This will mean a 10 minute walk to the Bandstand.
What roads will be closed?
The Strand (between the junctions of Canada Road and North Barrack Road)
will be closed again for this event between 1pm and 5pm.
Diversion Route (1pm to 3pm & 3.45pm to 5pm)
Canada Rd <<>> Gladstone Rd <<>> North Barrack Rd
Diversion Route (3pm
to 3.45pm)
Cornwall Rd <<>> Gladstone Rd <<>>
North Barrack Rd
Canada Road
Canada Road will be part
of the diversion route between 1pm and 5pm, however it will itself be closed to all traffic from 3pm to 3.45pm when the March
takes place.
Dover Road (between Cornwall Road & Canada Road)
Closed between 3pm & 3.45pm whilst the march is taking place.
To accomodate the diversion routes there will
be parking restrictions on The Strand, Canada Road, Gladstone Road, North Barrack Road and Dover Road.
Where is the best place
to watch the event?
This year we are having 2 large TV screens,
one either side of the Bandstand. These will not only show close up shots of the concert but will show the whole of
the march as well. This means that once you have your place on the Green you will be able to see the whole event without
moving from your place. We recommend watching the first part of the march on the TV screens.
Are there seats to sit
on?
We only have a few hundred seats and we are anticipating
several thousand people to attend. We would therefore strongly advise people to bring their own seats.
Why do some people get
reserved seating?
Priority is given to the families of those
killed in the bombing who wish to attend. We also provide seating for those taking part in the event and current and
former senior Royal Marine officers.
Are there toilet facilities?
In
addition to the public toilets near the paddling pool there will be additional toilet facilities near the lifeboat station.
Are there any refreshments?
St Saviour's Church will be supplying drinks from near the Lifeboat Station.
The owner of the General Stores on Dover Road will be providing soft drinks from
near the Bandstand.
Ice Cream vans will be located at each end
of Walmer Green.
Additional hot drinks will be available from
an outlet near the paddling pool.
Do I have to pay / do I need a ticket?
No
- the event is free to everyone and no ticket is required. The Bandstand Trust is a registered charity and we will be
selling raffle tickets and gratefully accept donations to help towards the cost.
Where do I get a programme?
A free programme will be distributed with every copy of the East Kent Mercury - available
from Thursday 9th July.
Where can I get further information on the day?
Members
of the committee will be available on the day to help with any questions. The main point of contact will be a Gazebo
errected just to the south of the Bandstand.
Visit
of the Royal Marines Band - Sunday 12th July
We have created
a seperate page containing all the details of the Royal Marines Concert. Please view Royal Marines
Concert on the navigation bar above.
Work on the Bandstand is completed.
The repairs to the Bandstand were completed in time for the start of our 2009 season. In addition to
these repairs we have also had a new shed built. The previous shed was in a poor state of repair. (Item
added 05/07/09).
