A great success.

On Sunday evening the Bideford Town Silver Band, under the direction of Bandmaster J Heal, gave a popular musical programme in the Palace Theatre Bideford.
Despite the heavy rain, there was a surprisingly large audience who thoroughly enjoyed the excellently arranged programme. During the cornet solos, by D Pope, their accompaniment was all that could be desired. Mr Heal wielded the baton with his usual efficiency and both conductor and band were fully in sympathy.
The special attraction was the engagement of Miss Gwendoline Fugler. Mr R Harper was an able accompanist at the piano.
The full Gazette article is dated 2 February 1937