THANKSGIVING SERVICE FOR BANDSMAN DON ATKINS

Due to the chaos that descended on North Hampshire on 21st December in the form of the snow storm, not only was Bandsman Don Atkins funeral service severely disrupted in Basingstoke but the planned thanksgiving service in Alton had to be postponed as members of the family and the congregation struggled vainly to get there.

This Sunday, The 24th January will see that thanksgiving service finally take place. All band members and anyone who knew Don are warmly invited to attend the service. It will take place at 3pm in the Citadel, which is in Amery Street, Alton. Anyone unsure of the location is advised to make for the Market Square where the Hall is in one corner. There are plenty of car parking spaces in the car parks adjacent to the Market Square or Amery Street.

CHARITY CONCERT FRIDAY MAY 21st 2010

During May each year, by kind permission of the Commanding Officer of Portsmouth Citadel, the Band organise a charity concert. In recent years such organisations as The Second Chance Children’s Charity, The Portsmouth Street Pastors and the Salvation Army's Braeside Social Home for Older People in Zimbabwe, have all benefitted from these concerts.

This years event to be held at Portsmouth Citadel on Friday 21st May, commencing 7.30pm, will be in aid of The Rosehill Children's Home in Southern India. Please see the previous news item for more information about this trust.

Joining the band in presenting this concert will be Julian Poore (Trumpet) and Kayte Harding (Soprano), Please visit the Profiles section of this website to learn more about the musical activities of our guests.

Tickets: £5.00 Available from Jill Hulme on 01420 587249
or e-mail jill.hulme@bongotech.co.uk

THE ROSEHILL EVANGELICAL MISSION

The Rosehill Evangelical Mission is located in the city of Rajahmundry, in the state of Andhra Pradesh, east-central India. It was founded by Rev. Joseph Babu, MA whose charitable work amongst the lepers and street children of the city is supported by founding director of Rosehill Instruments, Trevor Austin.

In 2004 the foundation stone was laid on a site donated to the mission for a new free hospital and orphanage to accommodate the thirty-five orphaned children then in care. Money collected and raised by various activities like carolling and concerts is forwarded to the mission to support this project.

Trevor Austin Himself writes...

“I received my first approach from Pastor Joseph from Rajahmundry in late 1998 because he needed additional financial help with the important work he was doing amongst orphans and widows in Andrah Pradesh, South India. As the years rolled by the relationship has developed. In March 2007, Rev. Charles Martin and I went out to see the orphanage in Gadala, now big enough to sleep 200.

“The visit was life changing. The crying need encouraged us to overcome our shyness and be prepared to tell others, in the hope that some would see their way clear to help with the annual financial target. With each child costing £16.00 a month (we pay for their education as well as accomodation) and each widow £10.00 a month, we now need to raise upwards of £30,000 a year, so any contributions would be gratefully received. Perhaps you would care to sponsor an orphan or a widow?”

Rosehill Evangelical Mission is a registered charity under the Beaconsfield Churches Trust, therefore contributions benefit from the Gift Aid Scheme. Every penny contributed goes direct to the mission; there are no administration or running costs. Cheques should be made payable to Rosehill Evangelical Mission, c/o 64 London End, Beaconsfield HP9 2JD.