CREDITON Town Council played its final free summer concert in Crediton Town Square on Friday, September 4.

Adie Nuthall during his solo. AQ 2154
Adie Nuthall during his solo. AQ 2154 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Town Band play Amarillo, video Alan Quick

The crowd was able to enjoy some lovely tunes, including many well-known favourites such as ‘Smoke on the Water’, ‘Is this the way to Amarillo’, ‘Thundercrest’ and more.

Solos were provided by Kate Lock, Steve Forster and Adie Nuthall.

Crediton Town Band member Eric Parkes. AQ 2156
Crediton Town Band member Eric Parkes. AQ 2156 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

Crediton Town Band during their final summer concert, video Alan Quick

Musical Director Iorwerth Pugh introduced each of the pieces before they were played.

The next big public performance for the band will be for the 10am Sunday, November 8, Remembrance Service and wreath laying ceremony taking place at Crediton Parish Church and then Crediton Town and Hamlets War Memorial.

Steve Forster during his solo with Crediton Town Band. AQ 0166
Steve Forster during his solo with Crediton Town Band. AQ 0166 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)
Kate Lock during her solo. AQ 0155
Kate Lock during her solo. AQ 0155 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)

It is a non-contesting brass band which concentrates on playing concerts and at community events throughout the year.

A view of Crediton Town Band in the Town Square. AQ 0160
A view of Crediton Town Band in the Town Square. AQ 0160 (Alan Quick, Crediton Courier)