Boscombe Salvation Army Gallery 2012

Events

	Boscombe Salvation Army Gallery 2012 The Salvation Army in Boscombe is always busy with events happening all year round. Feel free to browse the gallery below and see whats been happening at Boscombe Salvation Army in 2012. To navigate the galleries, simply click on the thumbnail for the appropriate gallery and use the arrow keys on your keyboard to flick between the images.

	Cornet and Trombone fanfare 30 Boscombe timbrelists Major Ray Begley speaking Carols by 'artificial' candlelight Boscombe Songsters Boscombe Band Cornet section Horns and basses Julie Reading narrating the Christmas story The Nativity scene unfolds Mary and Joseph The Nativity guests arrive The Angel Gabriel oversees the manger scene A reluctant donkey comes into view Ross Mercer - I'll walk with God Ross Mercer - accompanied by Boscombe Band		Boscombe Corps Carol Service The Boscombe Salvation Army Carol Service 2012 was recorded for broadcast on Premier Radio and included a wide range of participants including 30 timbrelists consisting of members past and present, a cornet/trombone fanfare and real donkeys as part of the nativity! Boscombe SA, 23 December 2012 Pictures by Paula Lowe

	Sketch performed by the Sunday school Sketch performed by the Sunday school YP band The primary Singing Company Dance Dance Singing Company sing by artificial candlelight YP Timbrels		Boscombe Young People's Carol Service The Boscombe Young People's Carol Service 2012 featured all YP sections, the primary (youngest members of our church family) and the theme was jingle bells, jelly and Jesus. The Sunday school had prepared a sketch followed by several items from the YP sections and lots of carol singing for the congregation. Boscombe SA, 16 December 2012 Pictures by Colin Lowe

	The Singing Company Georgie and Amy - Here I am to worship Georgie and Amy - Here I am to worship Trombone feature - I will follow Him! Boscombe Band Tommy Lynch's remarkable length of service to the band recognised by Major Ray Begley Hilary Bromage - My Jesus I love thee Hilary Bromage - My Jesus I love thee Kev Whittingham providing accompaniment John Starkes - Carnival of Venice Boscombe Songsters Boscombe Songsters Boscombe YP Band featuring Tim and Jacob Boscombe YP Band featuring Tim and Jacob Boscombe YP Band featuring Tim and Jacob Ross Mercer - I'll walk with God Ross Mercer - I'll walk with God Ross Mercer - I'll walk with God		Soloist Evening The Sunday concert took the form of a soloist evening featuring Boscombe musical sections and many soloist from both junior and senior sections. Those present thoroughly enjoyed the items presented. Boscombe SA, 25 November 2012 Pictures by Chris Lowe

	Bournemouth remembrance parade Bournemouth remembrance parade Bournemouth remembrance parade Bournemouth remembrance parade Bournemouth remembrance parade Bournemouth remembrance parade Bournemouth remembrance parade Bournemouth remembrance parade Major Ray Begley leads congregational singing at A Night to Remember 2012 Boscombe Band lead The National Anthem Boscombe SA Singing Company Boscombe SA Singing Company Boscombe SA Singing Company Songster Fiona Mercer Lt.Col. David Phillips presenting a reading Boscombe SA YP Band Boscombe SA YP Band Boscombe SA YP Band Boscombe SA Songsters Boscombe SA Songsters Boscombe SA Songsters Boscombe SA Timbrels Boscombe SA Timbrels Major Carelle Begley leads congregational singing Craig Snell - The last Post Boscombe SA Band		Remembrance Day 2012 Remembrance Day 2012 saw Boscombe Salvation Army Band once again provide the music for the Bournemouth remembrance service at Bournemouth cenotaph. The evening once again took the form of 'A Night to Remember'. The evening featured all musical sections, soloists and timbrels. The evening gave all present the opportunity to donate money towards the charity 'Help for Heroes'. Watch a highlights video from A Night to Remember 2012 Boscombe SA, 11 November 2012 Pictures by Chris and Paula Lowe

	Young People's Band accompany congregational song Boscombe SA Timbrels Boscombe SA Timbrels Young People's Band Young People's Band Young People's Band Peter and Eileen Ivermee from Samaritan's Purse Christchurch Peter and Eileen Ivermee from Samaritan's Purse Christchurch Boscombe SA Songsters Boscombe SA Songsters		Partnership fundraising concert for Samaritan's Purse A special fundraising evening was arranged by Songster Joy Cox for the Samaritan's Purse Operation Christmas Child appeal. Joy is a volunteer at the Christchurch warehouse for Samaritan's Purse. The concert featured Boscombe Salvation Army Young People's Band, Songsters and Timbrels. The evening featured an appeal by Peter and Eileen Ivermee who run the Christchurch warehouse. The appeal was highlighting the work of the Operation Christmas Child appeal, which delivers shoe boxes prepared by members of the public in the UK to deprived and disadvataged communities around the world to give needy children a Christmas gift. The evening raised over £500 and each person present was given the chance to take an empty shoebox home and encouraged to fill it for the appeal. The evening was attended by The Mayor of Christchurch Councillor Peter Hall and his wife. Watch videos of the Young People's Band and Songsters from the concert Boscombe SA, 13 October 2012 Pictures by Paula Lowe

	Harvest of the sea celebrations Harvest of the sea celebrations The children bring their harvest gifts Major Ray Begley leads the congregation in song The Reading family present Psalm 8 The Reading family present Psalm 8 The harvest rap The harvest rap Boscombe songsters Harvest of the sea display Harvest of the sea display Harvest of the sea display Harvest of the sea display The YP Band Farewell to Cadet Luke Reading Farewell to Cadet Luke Reading Luke is presented with some gifts from the corps The Singing Company		Harvest of the sea celebrations This year Boscombe SA celebrated 'harvest of the sea'. The meetings led by Corps Officers Majors Ray and Carelle Begley featured all musical sections. The hall was decorated with a display which included a boat! Many of the items on display had been loaned to the corps by fishermen from Mudeford Quay. The evening celebration gave the corps chance to say farewell to Cadet Luke Reading as he heads for the training college to enter the 'Disciples of the cross' session. Luke was presented with several gifts to take with him to the training college. Watch a video of Majors Ray and Carelle Begley doing the 'Harvest rap!' Boscombe SA, 9 September 2012 Pictures by Paula Lowe

	Keyhaven songs of praise Keyhaven songs of praise Keyhaven songs of praise Boscombe band at Keyhaven songs of praise Boscombe band at Keyhaven songs of praise The congregation enjoying Keyhaven songs of praise The congregation enjoying Keyhaven songs of praise The congregation enjoying Keyhaven songs of praise The congregation enjoying Keyhaven songs of praise Boscombe band at Keyhaven songs of praise Boscombe band at Keyhaven songs of praise Boscombe band at Keyhaven songs of praise Deputy Bandmaster Garry Lawrence Boscombe band at Keyhaven songs of praise The congregation enjoying Keyhaven songs of praise Boscombe band at Keyhaven songs of praise		Boscombe SA Band at Keyhaven Boscombe Band took part in the annual churches songs of praise at Keyhaven, Lymington. This year the weather was hot and sunny, brining out a good congregation to enjoy the songs of praise. Keyhaven, Lymington, 22 July 2012 Pictures by Peter Mead

	Corfe Castle The Boscombe SA supporters The Boscombe SA supporters The crowd enjoying the fun! The parade begins The parade The parade Supporters Major Valerie Mylechreest London 2012 Torchbearer Major Valerie Mylechreest London 2012 Torchbearer Time for a quick hug! Very proud family		Major Val Mylechreest runs with the Olympic Torch Major Val Mylechreest's commitment to community projects in the local area led to her being nominated to be a torchbearer for the London 2012 Olympic torch relay. Major Val ran her 300 metres (uphill!) through Corfe Castle. She was cheered on by many family and friends from Boscombe Salvation Army. Major Val passed the Olympic torch on to the next torchbearer outside the former home of Commander Bill Collins, who was chief organizer of the 1948 Olympic Torch Relay, in Corfe Village. Corfe Castle, 13 July 2012 Pictures by Chris Lowe and Jim and Jilly Thwaites

	The Mylechreest family The packed hall Farewell to Tim Retirement Major Peter talks		Farewell to Majors Peter and Valerie Mylechreest Boscombe Salvation Army said farewell to Majors Peter and Val Mylechreest after 7 years of ministry at the corps. The morning meeting was themed 'passing the baton'. The evening meeting was a celebration and also saw the retirement from active service of Major Peter Mylechreest after 44 years. The retirement was led by Lt. Col Ian Barr. Major Peter was presented with an Apple iPad from the corps for his retirement. All senior and Junior sections took part in the celebration which featured several words of thanks from various groups within the corps. The Primary and YP corps also said 'goodbye' in their own way through video presentations. The meetings were attended by many who are not regular attenders and for some it was their first time at a Salvation Army meeting. The day concluded with a faith supper which gave people an opportunity to catch up and say goodbye. Boscombe Salvation Army, 8 July 2012 Pictures by Jim and Jilly Thwaites

	The singing company Major Val with Samuel Smith Samuel reads his promise Prayer partner Jess prays for Samuel Presented with a bible Stephen Starkes reads the bible reading The songsters share Catherines choice of song as she signs her Articles of War Major Peter presents Al Wood with a bible for his Ukraine trip Boscombe Salvation Army welcomes Catherine Starkes as a Senior Soldier		New commitments at Boscombe Salvation Army This special Sunday at Boscombe Salvation army saw Samuel Smith enroled as a Junior Soldier and Catherine Starkes enroled as a Senior Soldier. Samuel read the Junior Soldiers promise before being enroled by Major Val Mylechreest, he was then presented with a children's bible by his prayer partner Jess Thompson. He was supported by Young People's Sergeant Major Julie Forsyth and had lots of visting family and friends. Catherine had chosen her favourite singing company, band and songster music for the meeting, she also gave her testimony and was supported by many family and friends. The meeting also included a moment for the congregation to pray for Al Wood as he embarked on a trip to Ukraine. Major Peter Mylechreest presented him with a leather bound bible to take on his trip. Boscombe SA, 2 July 2012 Pictures by Paula Lowe

	Boscombe Band Burley christian festival Boscombe Band at Burley christian festival Burley christian festival Burley christian festival Back row cornets Cornet section Deputy bandmaster Garry Lawrence leading the crowd in singing Trombone section Burley christian festival Horn section Horns and Basses Burley christian festival Burley christian festival Rev. Angela Gammon Boscombe band at Burley christian festival		Boscombe Band at Burley Christian Festival Boscombe Band were invited to take part at the first Burley (New Forest) christian festival. The band provided the music for the songs of praise which bought the day to a close. The festival provided activities for the whole family with several local churches involved. Hope FM and Park Radio were broadcasting live from the festival held at Manor Park in Burley village. The songs of praise was led by Rev. Angela Gammon from St John the Baptist church, Burley. Manor Park, Burley (New Forest), 25 June 2012 Pictures by Chris Lowe

	'Tab youth chorus in concert' 'Tab youth chorus in concert' 'Tab youth chorus in concert' 'Tab youth chorus in concert' 'Tab youth chorus in concert'		Pasadena Youth Chorus at Boscombe SA The Pasadena youth chorus or 'Tab youth chrous' as they are known presented a concert at Boscombe Salvation Army as part of their 'Glorious' tour through Finland, Estonia and England. The group conducted by Barbara Allen are all aged between 13-30 and are about 65 in number and all attend the Pasadena Tabernacle Salvation Army in California, USA. Boscombe Salvation Army, 24 June 2012 Pictures by Danie Papeguay

	YP Band play at outdoor concert YP Band play at outdoor concert The BBQ The 'chef' The YP Band The YP Band Major Val dishing out the juice! Enjoying the concert and BBQ The BBQ Singing company		YP Anniversary and Fathers Day celebrations This years YP anniversary evening meeting took the form of an outdoor concert. The young people presented numerous items before everyone tucked into a BBQ to celebrate Fathers day! Boscombe Salvation Army, 17 June 2012 Pictures by John Starkes

	Boscombe Songsters visit Horsham SA Boscombe Songsters Evening concert Vocal soloist Hilary Bromage Boscombe Songsters Ladies group item Horsham SA Cornet Soloist Kev Whittingham Vocal soloist Fiona Mercer Male group item Boscombe Songsters in concert		Boscombe Songsters visit Horsham Salvation Army Boscombe Songsters travelled to Horsham to present a Saturday evening concert. The evening featured group items and soloists. Horsham Salvation Army, 16 June 2012 Pictures by David Gregory

	Junior Soldier enrolment Junior Soldier enrolment Junior Soldier enrolment Junior Soldier enrolment Junior Soldier enrolment Junior Soldier enrolment Junior Soldier enrolment Junior Soldier enrolment		A new Junior Soldier at Boscombe Salvation Army Jubilee Sunday saw the enrolment of a new Junior Soldier at Boscombe Salvation Army. Isabelle Ohameje was enroled by Major Peter Mylechreest and supported by Norma Lingley who is part of the Sunday School team. Isabelle was presented with a children's bible as part of her enrolment. Boscombe Salvation Army, 3 June 2012 Pictures by Chris Lowe

	Exeter quayside Small band at open air Boscombe songsters at Exeter quayside Major Val at Exeter quayside Male group item Accompanists Ladies group item Boscombe songsters at Exeter Temple		Boscombe Songsters visit Exeter Boscombe Songsters visited Exeter to give a Saturday evening concernt. Prior to the evening concert the songsters gave an open air at Exeter quayside which is renowned for being very popular with locals and visitors to the area. The evening programme was well attended and well received by the congregation. Exeter, 12 May 2012 Pictures by David Gregory

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	Boscombe Band at Reading Lower Earley Cornet section Cornet Soloist Craig Snell Euphoniums, baritones, trombones and percussion sections Horn Soloist Barney Lawrence Percussion section in action		Boscombe SA Band visit Reading Lower Earley Boscombe SA Band visited Reading Lower Earley corps to present a Saturday evening concert. The evening included a wide variety of different music and soloists as well as a section at the latter end of the second half preparing the listening congregation for Easter. Reading Lower Earley, 24 March 2012 Pictures by Colin Lowe

	Dedication Dedication Dedication Dedication Dedication Enrolment Enrolment Family members standing in support Family members taking part in the meeting Tom giving his testimony Enrolment Signing Articles of War Boscombe SA's newest soldier - Tom Nock Tom's friends supporting him on his special day Children and young people presenting flowers to their mums! Children and young people presenting flowers to their mums!		A real family mothers day at Boscombe Salvation Army This mothers day saw the dedication of William Main (Junior) and the enrolment of his older cousin Tom Nock as a senior soldier, both by their Grandfather Lt. Colonel William Main. The morning service was led by Lt. Colonels William and Sylvia Main (R) and also included the presentation of flowers to mothers. Boscombe SA, 18 March 2012 Pictures by Chris Lowe

	Chelmsford songsters at Boscombe SA Chelmsford songsters backing group A member of Chelmsford songsters leading worship A member of Chelmsford songsters leading worship Boscombe Band Chelmsford Songster Leader Joanne Macintosh Chelmsford songsters at Boscombe SA Chelmsford songsters at Boscombe SA Boscombe YP Band supporting morning worship Boscombe YP Band supporting morning worship Boscombe YP Band supporting morning worship Boscombe YP Singing Company supporting morning worship Boscombe YP Singing Company supporting morning worship Kidzone Small group from Chelmsford songsters present an item Small group from Chelmsford songsters present an item Massed Songsters led by Boscombe Songster Leader Helen Batt Massed Songsters led by Boscombe Songster Leader Helen Batt		Chelmsford Songsters visit Boscombe SA Chelmsford Songsters visited Boscombe SA for the weekend. The Saturday night saw Chelmsford songsters present a concert with the support of Boscombe Band. The second half of the evening took the form of a 'Gowans and Larsson' tribute. The songsters led Sunday worship supported by Boscombe YP sections and Boscombe Band. Boscombe Salvation Army, 3 - 4 March 2012 Pictures by John Farrar and Colin Lowe