SERVICES TO FARNHAM AWARDS

2018: Liz Meade

On Monday 26 February Farnham Council made its annual awards for "Services to Farnham. This year the Council made 11 awards, including one to Liz Meade for "Services to Farnham Brass Band".

The citation reads: "Elizabeth (Liz) Meade joined Farnham Crosby Concert Band, predecessor to Farnham Brass Band in 1977 as principal trombone. Over the years Liz has carried out a wide range of roles including Conductor, a committee member, recruiter, location manager and teacher as well as Chairman for five years.

Through the ups and downs of the band, Liz has been a constant support, getting funding and helping the band evolve into the well-established institution it is today. Liz was also one of the team instrumental in getting a bandstand in Gostrey Meadow and in securing rehearsal rooms and storage for the band. As a real team player, Liz has organised band trips to Germany and Switzerland, fundraising events for local charities and social evenings for band members.

Liz is a reliable band member who is "always there” and has made an enormous contribution to the success of the band such that it is still entertaining the crowds, performing at community events and providing musical education for all.

Services to Farnham Award winners 2018

Liz with Farnham Town Cryer Jonathan Jones

Liz and Chris Meade with Farnham Mayor Cllr Michael Hodge

2017: Peter Sauter

Peter at Award ceremony 2017 with Mayor John Ward

Award winners 2017