Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
The concert, which was held at the GER Club on Saturday night, saw The Newmarket Town Band perform a varied selection of music in the first half and “Last Night of the Proms” in the second half.
Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
Major Spence, one of the organisers, said: “It went very well, we had just over 100 people turn up and I think everyone enjoyed it. “It was a really good evening. A lot of people came and sat on tables of 10 and brought their own picnics. There was a real party atmosphere.
Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
“The GER gave us the hall for nothing – that was their contribution. They didn’t take a penny off of us.
Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
“We’d like to say thank you to the 30 or so different shops and organisations that supported us.
Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
“It all shows a really great support for the Royal British Legion. Now this one’s been so successful, we’re looking to do it annually.”
Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
Last Night of the Proms at GER March: Alex Larham, Linda Mitchell, Anthony Chandler, Barry Howlett, Major Spencer and Ian Crabtree. (Image: Archant)
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