Archive for The Royal Marines Band Service On-line Community Bringing the serving and ex serving communities together          The Royal Marines Band Service On-line Community Forum Index -> Dit book Lifeboat man SUNSET I WAS IN A BAND THAT BEAT RETREAT ON ASCENTION ISLAND IN THE MID TO LATE 60'S WHERE THINGS GOT A LITTLE BIT OUT OF HAND ANYONE REMEMBER THE OCCASION admin I wasn't around at that time (I was still colouring in under the supervision of an adult) but I'm sure you can tell us! Don't tell me that they didn't crack the first note Fishy Salmon sends his regards and if he doesn't log in over the next couple of days I have a request from him. Dan A ascension Island I took part in a Beat Retreat on Ascension Island in mid 1967 whilst in the Eagle Band. Only went there by chance as the 6 Day War had closed the Suez Canal and we had to go around South Africa to get to the Far East. Do not remember anything extraordinary taking place other than the band got hammered in the American bar there. Sorry cannot help more unless I missed something spectacular which is entirely possible!!!!! Dan        The Royal Marines Band Service On-line Community Forum Index -> Dit book Page 1 of 1