It is with great sadness that i must inform you of the un-timely passing of Rachel Holland on Wednesday 12th March 2008. Rachel's larger than life personality made her popular wherever she went, a person who took life by the horns, even though she had heart condition it never stopped her from having a good time, and thats exactly what she did!

Rachel with her Euphonium at the Whit Friday Marches

Although very serious about her playing Rachel knew how to get a laugh out of most situations, regularly appearing from the back of the stage in the band room wearing an assortment of floral pattern crimpelene garments and a matching hat and wellies.

The problem was Rachel never really let us know how poorly she was, she never told anyone in the band how often she went to the hospital for check-ups, once every three months to be precise, i am not sure we would have done anything differently had we known. The fact is we all enjoyed Rachel's company, her sense of humour, her determination to enjoy life and her beaming smile, she will be missed by all in NFBB and, i am sure in far wider circles.

NFBB send their deepest symapthies to Mum and Ian at this time and hope that these few words will help in some small way

RIP Rachel love NFBB

If you knew Rachel and want to leave a message please click on the visitors book link where you will be most welcome to put you thoughts and stories about Rachel for the Family or the Band

NFBB Get addition to their Uniforms