Well-known TV and radio personality, Angela Rippon, became Patron of Stannary Brass Band in 2001. She accepted the position, following in the steps of Edward Woodward, O.B.E., who had been the band's patron since 1995.
Angela Rippon grew up in the Tavistock area, which is situated on the edge of Dartmoor in Devon.
Photograph, courtesy of James Bird and The Tavistock Times Gazette, shows Steve Gray (band public relations), Angela Rippon and Jon Benzie, Vice-Chairman of Stannary Brass Band in Tavistock Town Hall in 2002.
Angela Rippon hosted the band's Christmas Charity Concert in 2003, which raised £800 to help physically challenged people in Tavistock.
She joined the Band again in 2006 for their Christmas Charity Concert.
Stannary Brass Band is delighted to have Angela Rippon as its patron.
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