Announcement of the sad death of Neil Jowett
‘It is with great sadness that Lindley Band announces the death of their highly respected President and former musical director Neil Jowett. He passed away peacefully at his home on 26 January, following a short illness, surrounded by his family. Neil has played a leading role in Lindley Band for over 50 years but his playing career started at the age of 8, on cornet, with Slaithwaite Band. He was invited at the age of 15 to play principal cornet with Linthwaite Band, which included competing in the Grand Shield contest. He joined Lindley on principal cornet just after his 17th birthday in 1967, at a time when Lindley was a successful...