The Beginning
Freddie Martin knew who to approach when he and a few others decided in 1957 to reform a Brass Band in Uckfield.
Local bank manager, Cecil Pye, Estate Agent William Clarke and Comedian Jimmy Edwards were prime targets, and following jumble sales, dances and countless other fund raising events enough money was in hand to buy some second hand instruments and music stands.
A legend had begun.
Freddie recruited and trained youngsters to play alongside senior members, just as they do today, and gradually engagements were undertaken to both publicise the band and to raise more funds.
Freddie handed the baton on to Tony Barton, a trombonist and pupil of his, who continued to improve the band’s standing, and contests became part of the improving bands scene.
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