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Thanks to Brian Whittaker!

1 Feb 2025

Brian hangs up his cornet

With thanks to Colin Moss and Ann Chadwick for putting this article together...


Wantage Community Brass are losing their only nonagenarian player – although they still have several octogenarians!


Brian comments:


“Giving up is difficult, but I see this as just another thing on my ‘can’t do’ list that began with giving up motorcycling about two years ago. I have really enjoyed banding and my thanks to all concerned. Time to move on, and now I am focusing on home pursuits, like gardening, pottery, art and shed science."


Brian frequently came to band practice on his Harley Davidson and always went to great lengths helping to fundraise for the band. He was particularly active in helping to fundraise each Christmas through street carolling. WSB donated the proceeds to Medibike one year which Brian was particularly involved in.


A huge thank you to Brian for everything, enjoy your retirement and continue coming to our concerts and events!

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