THE COMMITTEE team
The committee meet every few months at a committee member's house, usually on a Monday evening.
Meetings include plenty of tea and biscuits whilst discussing concert dates / arrangements, fundraising ideas and general running of the band. Committee members help with odd jobs as well as assisting with the running of concerts.
The committee is always open to new members so do chat to us if you are interested in getting more involved.
CHAIRMAN:
Bambos Charalambous
Bambos has recently retired as a university lecturer in medical microbiology. He has a daughter Elaina, who played saxophone in the Band and now studies music at university.
Luckily for us, he is a keen windsurfer and owns a van that is perfect for transporting band equipment!
VICE CHAIR:
Jo Piper
Jo works for the NHS and her son Harry plays euphonium in the band.
TREASURER:
Paul Pereux
Paul retired as a Warrant Officer in the Canadian Military and moved to Worthing over 25 years ago. Since then he has worked in management and retail, and is now retired.
SECRETARY:
Alison Pereux
Alison has been Band Secretary for over 20 years. Her and Paul's son played trumpet in the band. She has recently retired as a teaching assistant at a local primary school.
PUBLICITY OFFICER:
Jill Stedman
Jill joined the committee when her son Tom played trumpet in the Band. She is now retired, having worked in school administration.
Jill is a popular asset to Tuesday rehearsals, running the tuck shop!
DESIGNATED SAFEGUARDING LEAD:
Gill Ludlow
Gill has three children in the band and she is also one of our qualified first aiders. Gill played brass in her school days and has dug her instrument out to help Joy with the Junior Band.
DEPUTY DSL:
Trish Russell
Trish has had two children in the band, one of whom is now on the music team. She works as a teaching assistant in a local primary school and is a qualified fist aider.
UNIFORM:
Wendy Jacobs
Wendy works as a Nurse in Worthing and has two daughters in the band. She can be found at rehearsals with numerous boxes of uniform, ensuring everyone has the correct shirts!
MUSIC TEAM:
Stella Pethick
Stella has formerly had four children in the band. She plays Bass Clarinet in the band, and helps the younger members. She is a lunchtime supervisor in a local primary school.
MUSIC TEAM:
Steph Beal
Steph first helped out the band for the Spain Tour in 2015. She was so impressed with the students, she immediately volunteered as a helper the following term and has been a committee member ever since. Steph has been playing the French Horn for well over 40 years now. In her career, Steph has worked as a house mistress in boarding schools.
MUSIC TEAM:
Keith Kennard
Keith is Karen’s dad! He is one of our van men for tour and also helps on the low brass section. Keith learnt tuba in the Salvation Army Band, and has continued to play with them for over 55 years! He has recently retired as a flight simulator engineer.
MUSIC TEAM:
Gaby Russell
Gaby began playing in the band on clarinet in her school days. Having finished University and come back to the area for work, she has returned as staff, now helping with the Junior Band.
MUSIC TEAM:
Katie Day
Katie is also a former band member, having played on clarinet for many years. She is now working locally and has returned to band as a member of the music team.
VOLUNTEER:
Dave Stedman
Dave is Jill’s husband and can always be seen working in the background at events. Having had a career in banking, Dave is now retired, but kindly audits our accounts each year.