| 1970 | Date | Event | Time |
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| 1970 | Joint concert with St. Faiths Darby and Joan Choir at the Woodville Halls as part of the first Gravesend Arts Council Festival. | ||
| 02/1970 | From the Band's Annual Statement Statement of Accounts to March 31st, 1969: The band was called "Gravesend Borough Band" and practiced at The Chantry, Commercial Place. The Musical Director was Mr. W.C.Goodwin B.E.M. The Bands repertoire was increasing with up to date music arranged for Brass and Reed Bands under the direction of Mr Goodwin for the 9th year. The playing strength of the band was still a problem and new members would be welcomed. Woodwind learners classes were still running with Vera Bennett. Albert Card, the Brass tutor, had been in hospital but was recovering. Michael Potter has graduated from the Learners' Class to playing with the Band. The band ran their eighteenth season of concerts at the Clarendon Royal Hotel in the winter months under the heading of "Bandtime". Thanks to the Managing Proprietor Clarendon Royal Hotel and guest singers The Co-operative Choir, and Evelyn Johnson with her accompanist Mrs. Pemberton. The Band took part in the first Gravesend Arts Council festival at the Woodville Halls in a joint concert with Gravesend Light Orchestra, and considered it a great honour to play in such a fine hall. The band also attended Mayor's Sunday, played for the Remembrance Day Service, and carried out engagements in the Fort Gardens. David Phyall, who used to play Clarinet in the Band, is now a Band Sergeant in the Royal Scots Greys. 1969 was a year of mixed fortunes for the Band, 10 instruments were stolen from the bandroom and only 4 recovered, although insurance covered the loss. The "Chantry" was declared as structurally unsound, and the Council endeavoured to find the Band a new headquarters. |
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| Sun | 19/04/1970 | "Bandtime" Clarendon Royal Hotel, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 08/11/1970 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| 1971 | Date | Event | Time |
| 02/1971 | From the Band's Annual Statement Statement of Accounts to March 31st, 1970: The band was called "Gravesend Borough Band" and practiced at The Chantry, Commercial Place. The Musical Director was Mr. W.C.Goodwin B.E.M. The Bands repertoire was increasing with up to date music arranged for Brass and Reed Bands under the direction of Mr Goodwin for the 10th year. The playing strength of the band had improved with 4 new musicians joining and only 1 leaving. Cornet players were still required and any brass or reed player would be welcomed. Woodwind learners classes were still running with Vera Bennett, 2 clarinets have graduated to the main band. Some individual lessons were being given to individual brass players. The band ran their nineteenth season of concerts at the Clarendon Royal Hotel in the winter months under the heading of "Bandtime". Thanks to the Managing Proprietor Clarendon Royal Hotel and guest singers The Co-operative Choir, and Evelyn Johnson with her accompanist Mrs. Pemberton. The Band took part in the second Gravesend Arts Council festival at the Woodville Halls in a joint concert with St. Faiths Darby and Joan Choir. The band also attended Mayor's Sunday, played for the Remembrance Day Service, and carried out engagements in the Fort Gardens. Mr. B Sweeney was appointed as deputy Bandmaster and took over the baton for 2 engagements from Mr Goodwin while he was ill. |
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| Sun | 18/04/1971 | "Bandtime" Clarendon Royal Hotel, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 05/09/1971 | Entertainment contest held at Gravesend was won by Aveley Band. Not known if Gravesend Borough Band competed (but unlikely). | |
| Sun | 14/11/1971 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| 1972 | Date | Event | Time |
| 01/1972 | The Council informed the Band that the Ministry of the Environment were taking over the Chantry. The Band were offered accomodation in part of the Town Hall [Magistrates Courts waiting room, the instruments were stored in the old Town safe], High Street, Gravesend by the Council, which we were very pleased to accept. | ||
| Sun | 16/04/1972 | "Bandtime", Clarendon Royal Hotel, Gravesend | Evening |
| 07/1972 | Summer 1972 Gravesend Fort Gardens Bandstand |
Afternoon | |
| 07/1972 | Summer 1972 Gillingham Strand |
Afternoon | |
| Sun | 01/10/1972 | "Bandtime", Clarendon Royal Hotel, Gravesend | Evening |
| Sun | 12/11/1972 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 03/12/1972 | "Bandtime", Clarendon Royal Hotel, Gravesend | Evening |
| 1973 | Date | Event | Time |
| 02/1973 | From the Band's Annual Statement Statement of Accounts to March 31st, 1972: The band was called "Gravesend Borough Band" and practiced at Town Hall, High Street. The Musical Director was Mr. W.C.Goodwin B.E.M. The playing strength of the band had improved but cornet players were still needed and any brass or reed player would be welcomed. Instruction was given to a class of 8 younger members on a Tuesday evening by deputy bandmaster Mr. B. Sweeney. The Band ran their 21st season of concerts at the Clarendon Royal Hotel in the winter months under the heading of "Bandtime". The October concert was a special occasion, Band President, His Worship The Mayor, Councillor D. McMillan and his wife attended along with a capacity audience. The Band wore new uniforms (cost £475), and had new banners on new stands. The youngest member of the Band, eleven year old Kevin Whyman, made his debut with two cornet solos. Thanks to the proprietors and management of the Clarendon Royal Hotel and guest singers Roy Perrell, Roy Burnett, Evelyn Johnson and accompanist Mrs. Pemberton. The Band attended the "Mayor's Parade", played for the Remembrance Day Service, carried out engagements in the Fort Gardens, and at Gillingham Strand. The Band also gave two concerts at Swanscombe for the Old People's Welfare Committee, both these concerts were well attended and very well received. |
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| Sun | 04/02/1973 | "Bandtime", Clarendon Royal Hotel, Gravesend. (Last Bandtime concert at Clarendon Royal Hotel) | Evening |
| Fri | 11/05/1973 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend. (First Bandtime concert at St John's School). Rescheduled from 29/04/1973 | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| 07/1973 | Summer 1973 Gravesend Fort Gardens Bandstand |
Afternoon | |
| 07/1973 | Summer 1973 Gillingham Strand |
Afternoon | |
| Sun | 14/10/1973 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 11/11/1973 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 09/12/1973 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| 1974 | Date | Event | Time |
| 02/1974 | From the Band's Annual Statement Statement of Accounts to March 31st, 1973: The band was called "Gravesend Borough Band" and practiced at Town Hall, High Street. The Musical Director was Mr. B.Sweeney Mr. B.Sweeney took over as conductor of the band from Mr. Goodwin in April 1973. The playing strength of the band had improved including Mr. J.Mane, clarinet,; Mr. O.Foster, tenor saxophone; Mr R.Judge, trombone; Mr.S.Heatherington, trombone; and master G.Couves cornet [although he only had a trumpet back then and didn't have a cornet until the mid 1980s]. Reed players were still required and players in the area would be welcomed. Instruction was given to younger members on a Tuesday evening by conductor Mr. B. Sweeney. The Band ran their 22nd season of "Bandtime" concerts, the first in the St. John's School, Denton as the Clarendon Royal Hotel hall was no longer available. The concerts were run in association with the Parent Teachers Association, and the school choir and soloists took part in the December concert. Thanks also go to singer Evelyn Johnson and accompanist Mrs. Pemberton. The Band attended Mayor's Sunday, played for the Remembrance Day Service, and carried out engagements in the Fort Gardens. The Band also played Christmas carols outside the Old Town Hall for the Mayor's Christmas Appeal. |
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| Sun | 03/03/1974 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 14/04/1974 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 12/05/1974 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| 06/1974 | Ash Church Fete | Afternoon | |
| Sun | 20/10/1974 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 10/11/1974 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 08/12/1974 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| 1975 | Date | Event | Time |
| Sun | 23/03/1975 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 11/05/1975 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sat | 28/06/1975 | Ash [near Sandwich] Church Fete | 14.30 |
| Sun | 29/06/1975 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 13/07/1975 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 27/07/1975 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 10/08/1975 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 12/10/1975 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 09/11/1975 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 07/12/1975 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| 1976 | Date | Event | Time |
| Thu | 29/01/1976 | A.G.M. | 19.30 |
| Sun | 07/03/1976 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 09/05/1976 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Tue | 18/05/1976 | Annual Council Meeting and Mayor Making, Civic Centre, Gravesend | 18.30 |
| Sat | 22/05/1976 | May Day Festival, Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | 15.00 |
| Sun | 06/06/1976 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | 15.00 |
| Sat | 26/06/1976 | Ash [near Sandwich] Church Fete | 14.30 - 16.30 |
| Sun | 27/06/1976 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | Afternoon |
| Sun | 11/07/1976 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 |
| Sun | 25/07/1976 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | Afternoon |
| Sun | 08/08/1976 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 |
| Sun | 24/10/1976 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 14/11/1976 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 12/12/1976 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sat | 18/12/1976 | Christmas Collection For Mayor's Charity, Old Town Hall, Gravesend | 15.00 |
| 1977 | Date | Event | Time |
| Sun | 06/03/1977 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 08/05/1977 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sat | 14/05/1977 | May Queen Festival, Fort Gardens, Gravesend | 16.30 |
| Thu | 09/06/1977 | Practice at the Salvation Army Hall, The Grove, rather than the usual practice room in the Old Town Hall. This was in conjunction with the Salvation Army Band and Northfleet Silver Band ready for a Drumhead Service on 12/06/1977 | 19.30 |
| Sun | 12/06/1977 | Royal British Legion Drumhead Service for the Queen Elizabeth II Silver Jubilee, Fort Gardens, Gravesend. The band was not part of the preceding parade, it played incidental music before the parade arrived, and was joined by the Salvation Army Band and Northfleet Silver Band for the service. | 15.00 |
| Sun | 19/06/1977 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | Afternoon |
| Sat | 25/06/1977 | Ash [near Sandwich] Church Fete | 14.30 |
| Sun | 17/07/1977 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 07/08/1977 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 14/08/1977 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend. Prize giving 15.30 - 15.45 | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 23/10/1977 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 13/11/1977 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 11/12/1977 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| 1978 | Date | Event | Time |
| Sun | 05/03/1978 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 07/05/1978 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Tue | 09/05/1978 | Annual Council Meeting and Mayor Making, Civic Centre, Gravesend | 18.30 |
| Sat | 13/05/1978 | May Queen Festival, Fort Gardens, Gravesend | Afternoon |
| Sun | 04/06/1978 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Sat | 24/06/1978 | Ash [near Sandwich] Church Fete | 14.30 |
| Sun | 02/07/1978 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 16/07/1978 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 30/07/1978 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | 15.00 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 06/08/1978 | Gillingham Strand | 15.30 - 17.00 |
| Sun | 22/10/1978 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 12/11/1978 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 10/12/1978 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| 1979 | Date | Event | Time |
| Sun | 04/03/1979 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend. First concert conducted by Colin Brown. | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 29/04/1979 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sat | 12/05/1979 | May Queen Festival, Fort Gardens, Gravesend | 14.30 |
| Sat | 30/06/1979 | Ash [Near Sandwich] Church Fete | 14.30 |
| Sun | 01/07/1979 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | Afternoon |
| Sun | 12/08/1979 | Fort Gardens Bandstand, Gravesend | Afternoon |
| Sun | 21/10/1979 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |
| Sun | 11/11/1979 | Gravesend War Memorial Remembrance Service | 10.30 - 11.45 |
| Sun | 09/12/1979 | "Bandtime", St John's School, Gravesend | 19.30 - 21.30 |