The Band Sergeants in Romania, 2014
Colour Sergeant Aylen Dervish |
I joined the band in April 2005 at the age of 10. I was inspired to join the band after hearing about the amazing opportunities and life-long friendships that the band had given my brother Osman Dervish, who is now the Band Sergeant Major. After attending rehearsals and meeting the band I realised why everyone I knew enjoyed and boasted about the band. The welcoming atmosphere immediately captivated me as I knew I had found an ‘extended’ family and organisation which was something special. As well as being a place for forming friendships, the band has offered me many opportunities and experiences such as travelling to other countries and performing at some truly spectacular events such as the World Music Contest in Kerkrade, Holland and appearing on television for ITVs ‘Surprise Surprise.’ Of course this is only possible through the disciplined training that we receive and which has also held me in good stead in other parts of my life. |
Colour Sergeant George Friend |
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George joined the Band in 2006 aged 8. During his time in the Band George has been awarded Young Drummer in 2007, 2009 and 2010, his Cymbal Badge in 2008, Drummer's Badge and Star and Endeavour Award in 2010, Drummer award in 2011, Runner Up Endeavour Award in 2012 and Sergeant of the Year in 2015. He was promoted to L/Cpl in 2011, Cpl in 2013 and Sgt in 2014. George has spent numerous years as the Band's Drum Major.
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SergeantCandice Adams |
Candice re-joined the Band in 2011 and was awarded her Badge & Star in the same year. She was awarded Brass Player of the Year in 2012, promoted to L/Cpl in 2012, Cpl in 2015 and Sgt in 2016. |
SergeantLee Batchelor |
Lee joined the Band in 2004 aged 18. During his time in the Band Lee has been awarded his Drummer's Badge and Star in 2004 and Drummer in 2008. He was promoted to L/Cpl in 2007, Cpl in 2011 and Sgt in 2013. Lee is now serving in The Household Cavalry, and endeavours to help out the Band when he can. |
SergeantEden Bishop-Jones |
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Eden joined the Band in 2006 aged 10. During his time in the Band Eden has been awarded his Badge in 2007, Star, Attendance and Runner Up Endeavour Award in 2010 and Bandsman in 2011. He was promoted to L/Cpl in 2010, Cpl in 2012 and Sgt in 2015. |
SergeantTommy Clayden |
Tommy joined the Band in 1999 aged 14. During his time in the Band Eden has been awarded his Badge & Star and Drummer of the Year in 2000. He was promoted to L/Cpl in 2004, Cpl in 2005 and Sgt in 2008. |
SergeantCharmaine Golding |
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Charmaine joined the Band in 1998 aged 13. During her time in the Band Charmaine has been awarded her Cymbal of the Year in 1999 and 2000. She was promoted to L/Cpl in 2001, Cpl in 2007 and Sgt in 2011. |
SergeantJodie Golding |
Jodie joined the Band in 2001. She was promoted to L/Cpl in 2008, Cpl in 2013 and Sgt in 2016. |
SergeantPaul Gould |
Paul joined the band in 1992 aged 10. During his time in the Band he has received his Badge & Star, Ten Year Service Award and was promoted to Sgt in 2002. Currently his career takes priority, and is often working abroad but Paul enjoys coming to Band when he has time in his busy work schedule. |
SergeantYasmin Kiriscioglu |
Yasmin joined the band in 2007 aged 13. During her time in the Band she has received her Badge & Star in 2010, Brass Player of the Year in 2010, she was promoted to L/Cpl in 2011, Cpl in 2014, and Sgt in 2016. |
SergeantLewis Ollington |
Lewis joined the band in 2008. During his time in the Band he has received her Badge & Star in 2010, Brass Player of the Year in 2010, he was promoted to L/Cpl in 2011, Cpl in 2014, and Sgt in 2016. |
SergeantHayley Sullivan |
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Hayley re-joined the Band in 2005 aged 28. During her time in the Band, she has been promoted to L/Cpl in 2006, Cpl in 2009 and Sgt in 2010. Hayley enjoys the social life within the Band.
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