A Variety Concert 'Fit for Heroes'

Posted by admin on 26th Sep 2011 13:58


The Queens Theatre Hornchurch was the venue chosen by Producer Bandsman Tom Hoyles for the second variety show produced for the Romford Corps Friendship Club on Wednesday 7th September 2011. Supported  by  The  London North East Fellowship Band under the leadership of Bandmaster Ken Hillson, Compere Major James Williams of THQ presented a varied and thrilling programme of fun and music in which the audience participated with great enthusiasm. Other performers were William Byrne, tenor and  David Stanley , piano.  A Prayer for the afternoon was made by Major Sarah Evans and A ‘Pause for Thought’ was led by Major. Mel Robinson who outlined the work of his mission for the people of Rumania, explaining how Jesus command to Peter to ‘feed my lambs’ (John 21:15-17 ) motivated him to undertake the work of his mission.


The afternoon  was organised as a fund raising event for the charities ‘Help For Heroes’ and ‘The Work of The Salvation Army In Rumania’. Playing to a near theatre capacity audience  allowed the presentation of a cheque for  £1000  to be made to each of the charities by Major David Evans, C.O. of Romford Corps.


The concert was rounded off  with a further item by the band and items by pupils of The Eastwood School who are studying performing arts under the tutelage of  David Stanley, who then  led an enthusiastic and cheering audience to a climactic sing-along of old favourites including Lily Marlene, There’ll Be Bluebirds Over The White Cliffs of Dover and We'll Meet Again. A wonderfully successful afternoon which was thoroughly enjoyed by all. With such a resounding success, a third concert is already under consideration for next year.




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Salvation Brass Visit Romford

Posted by admin on 20th Jul 2011 09:31

Article by Geoff Fuller
 

Salvation Brass witnessing in Romford Town Centre


Saturday 16th July saw the arrival in Romford of 'Salvation Brass'. This is a group from all parts of the country who get together to spread the word of the gospel through praise and worship.

The media is the brass band. We were blessed, inspired and entertained by this group, who presented an evening of diverse music along with testimonies as to how Jesus came into their lives and the reason they are prepared to give up their time to spread the gospel in this way.  The music was modern  foot tapping , exciting and designed to give you a lift, contrasted by music designed to make you think and to raise our awareness of things more spiritual, The music, spoken word and bible readings were supported by an imaginative audio -visual experience.
Sunday morning the band led our all age worship, reaching to all ages. Time was given to the younger members of our congregation . Again during this time, inspired music brought us into the presence of God. 


Sunday afternoon despite the inclement weather the band visited the town centre to do two open air services.  Music to attract the passing shoppers proved to be very popular, many people stopping to listen and also taking the literature we had to offer. Drama was also on offer to get the message  that God Is there for everyone if only we would stop and listen to his voice.

The Sunday was rounded off with a praise meeting in our church where again our spirits were lifted and leaving us wanting more. Many people would have a good start to their week because of the blessing received by this group, who want to live out the experience of Jesus in their lives by presenting it to other people  through the medium of the brass band.

Photos of Salvation Brass in Romford can be found by clicking here.




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Romford's Got Talent!

Posted by admin on 27th Jun 2011 09:22

Article by Cal Landles

 


Romford's Got Talent, this year surpassed even last year's amazing evening




Locals were treated to a touch of the celebrity this week when ‘Britain’s Got Talent’s more prestigious, more renowned, more... local, sister show ‘Romford’s Got Talent’ came to Romford Salvation Army.


 


The crowd, who took their seats eager with anticipation ready for an evening of fun, laughter and the occasional boo thrown in for good measure all compered expertly by the ever popular Ant & Dec (Ollie & Chris Goldsmith). Now of course no talent show is complete with out it’s judges and this was no different. No expense was spared as Simon Cowell (Neil Rebeugeot), Amanda Holden (Lorraine Barry) and Michael McIntyre (Adam Sewell-Jones) took a night off from slumming it in their dressing rooms in theatre’s up and down the country to the luxury of a good old fashioned Salvation Army fold down table complete with working buzzers and cushioned chair. (Unconfirmed reports suggest the judges we’re blown away by such extravagance.)


 


And just as the judges were treated to that extravagance, the crowd too were treated by being witness a long line of talented acts.


 


The bar was set high straight from the first act but in the end proved too high as Romford YP Band bravely attempted a vocal rendition of the well known ‘Star Lake’ but this proved too taboo for the judges who buzzed them out soon after starting. To stave off early worry that talent may just be lacking the very talented Bethany took to the stage to give her rendition of an Amy Winehouse number and wow’ed the judges and audience alike and immediately became an early favourite for the crown.


 


Various items followed, from poems, ballad singing, Piano Recital, a masterclass of how to break dance from no doubt future dance superstar, Callum Barry, a excellently delivered flute solo from Phoebe Sewell-Jones and a song from music man Mike on his guitar.


 


Crowd highlights on the night came from a Father and Daughter act who had the crowd whipped into a laughing frenzy, ‘The Duncan Ensemble’, a three piece made up of Accordion player Denis, tin whistle player Rhys and ably led by the talented Duncan on bass drum, are rumoured to be locked in talks to kick off a UK tour later this year so watch out for that.


 


Completing the highlights from the evening were Simon & Abby who delivered a musical mash up, a couple of piano items from Joe and Grace, Scarlet with her own unique rendition of the classic ‘supercalifragilisticexpialidocious’, a dance routine that would put Cheryl Cole to shame from Alisha and a song written and performed by Charlotte Stannett. And the evening was concluded by a brass band select led by up and coming bandmaster and local salvationist, Roddy.


 


After much deliberation, the judges who were arguably too nice on the night, came to a popular decision that young Alisha had done enough to take the Romford’s Got Talent 2011 crown. Runners up were:


1st. Alisha - Dance


2nd. Charlotte Stannett


3rd. Duncan Ensemble


4th. Bethany


5th. Paige and Alistair Hassard


 


A good night was had by all and I’m there are people already planning and rehearsing for next years show, hoping to steal Alisha’s title of Romford’s Got Talent winner.





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