The Central Band of the Royal British Legion

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The Central Band of The Royal British Legion celebrated its Diamond Jubilee in 2004, marking sixty years of music making dating back to World War Ⅱ. The band’s origins stem from the Home Guard. Its founder members, many with First World War service, having all played in the Band of the 56th (Surrey) Battalion Home Guard based in Epsom. However, by 1944, with the possibility of a German invasion no longer a threat, the Home Guard was stood down bringing to an end four years of comradeship. However, a group of musicians from the Home Guard Band resolved to keep the spirit alive by forming a new band under the aegis of the British Legion.
Under the baton of the energetic Captain David Cole, former Director of Music on HMY Britannia, the Central Band has established itself as a respected and in-demand ensemble. The band’s busy schedule has seen recent performances at:

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