the fred perry memorial trophy
Fred Perry pictured with a young Rob Lewis during a concert in the bandstand on Jubilee Park taken in the late 1980's/early 1990's.
Fred Perry was an active member of Whitchurch Band for many years and taught numerous young players, some of whom are still in the band to this day, including current members Simon Griffiths and Pauline Stokes. It was Fred's tenacity that forged an inbred love of performing into players such as Simon and Pauline, and made them the players they are today.
In later life Fred joined the local council, rising eventually to become Mayor of the town on more than one occasion. No mean feat it has to be said!
To everyone's sad loss, Fred and his wife Beryl were tragically killed in a road accident on 10th November 2001. So that their lives would not be forgotten, the band purchased a silver cup to be presented to a member of the band (playing and non playing) each year who has shown particular commitment to the brass banding movement over the preceding twelve months, whether it be through fundraising, encouragement given to others, determination to improve, or any other action which is particularly worthy of merit.
The band could not think of a more befitting way to honour the life of a man who gave so much to encourage a musical heritage to the town of Whitchurch. Until his dying day, Fred still held a genuine love and enthusiasm for brass band music, and especially the music of Whitchurch Band.
Recipients of the Fred Perry Memorial Trophy are as follows:
In later life Fred joined the local council, rising eventually to become Mayor of the town on more than one occasion. No mean feat it has to be said!
To everyone's sad loss, Fred and his wife Beryl were tragically killed in a road accident on 10th November 2001. So that their lives would not be forgotten, the band purchased a silver cup to be presented to a member of the band (playing and non playing) each year who has shown particular commitment to the brass banding movement over the preceding twelve months, whether it be through fundraising, encouragement given to others, determination to improve, or any other action which is particularly worthy of merit.
The band could not think of a more befitting way to honour the life of a man who gave so much to encourage a musical heritage to the town of Whitchurch. Until his dying day, Fred still held a genuine love and enthusiasm for brass band music, and especially the music of Whitchurch Band.
Recipients of the Fred Perry Memorial Trophy are as follows:
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2001 John Argent - Trombone/Secretary
2002 Rob Lewis - Musical Director 2003 Les Roberts - Bass/Junior Band Tutor 2004 Mandy Lewis - Soprano Cornet/Secretary 2005 Les Roberts - Bass/Junior Band Tutor 2006 Simon Griffiths - Musical Director 2007 Arnold Bergel - Baritone/Band Librarian 2008 Lindsey Wilkes - Solo Horn/Booking Secretary 2009 Simon Griffiths - Musical Director |
2010 Ruth Wilson - Principal Cornet
2011 Trevor Griffiths - Percussion/Booking Secretary/Website 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 |
In a further honour to Fred and Beryl, a representative of Whitchurch Band places flowers on their grave in Whitchurch cemetery.
