22 December 2014

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TOWN Mayor Nick Hodges attended a concert given by The Band of the Irish Guards at Chequer Mead last Friday which raised more than £7,000 for SSAFA (The Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen and Families Association).

The charity gives lifelong support for our Forces and their families, and is vital particularly for the veterans of recent conflicts.

The concert was very lively, with music ranging from a medley of Beatles and Bond themes to traditional Christmas carols, which the audience enthusiastically joined in.

Cllr Bob Mainstone said afterwards “Our very grateful thanks are due to Lt Colonel Wayne Hopla for bringing The Band to fundraise for this very worthy cause, to everyone who attended and to our sponsors East Grinstead War Memorial Limited for their wonderful support.”

Photos courtesy of Bob Mainstone