By Isle of Wight Observer
The Vectis Corps of Drums Marching Band recently held their annual presentation evening.
Highlights of the year included participating in carnivals in Swanage and Shaftesbury, being awarded the Spirit of the Carnival award by Newport Carnival, and working and playing with the Band of the Grenadier Guards at Wellington Barracks in London.
Every member was given a certificate of recognition for their service to the band, and awards were presented to members of each section and for long service. There were two recipients of the Drum Section Award this year, Matt Cheverton and Andrew Hallam.
The Cymbal Section Award was presented to Amy-Louise Woodford for her progress and enthusiasm learning the cymbals since joining the band. She has now progressed and is learning the clarinet.
For the Tuned Percussion (glockenspiel) Section the award was presented to Grace Woods. The Wind Section Award was presented to Karen Knight.
There was also the Bandmaster Award which was presented to Jennie Thompson, a Community Award which went to Roger Perolls, and the Royal British Legion (Newport & Carisbrooke Branch) Award which was presented to Daniel Lawn.
Introduced this year was the Drum Majors Award, which was presented to Liam Downer. Five, ten and twenty years medals and awards were presented to some members for their service to the band.
After the awards, everyone enjoyed a disco and a buffet.
As the band enter its 32nd year, they will be back out and about participating in events across the Island. The band is always looking for new members. If you are interested contact them via Facebook or email vcodmb@hotmail.com.
