*
banner

Funeral details for Morfydd Childs

The funeral details have been announced for Morfydd Childs.

Childs
  Details of the funeral service and celebration of life have been given

Further to the announcement of the death of Morfydd Childs on 26th November, the family has given details of the funeral service.

The funeral and celebration of life service for immediate family only, will take place on Monday 21st December at 1.30pm Rosehill Crematorium Doncaster.

Virtual service

A brief statement from children, Sandra, Robert, Nicholas and Melanie stated: "We are aware that owing to current restrictions, many sadly cannot be with us to celebrate our Mother's life in person, so we are also hosting a virtual service via live stream.

We also welcome friends and neighbours, socially distancing on the footpath, to pay respects as the funeral procession leaves the house, 104 Alfred Road, Askern at 12.20pm."

If you would like to join us via the internet please let one of us know by email and we will send you a link a few days beforeChilds family

Celebration

They added: "As this is a celebration of a life well lived we are asking anyone who attends to wear clothes that make them feel cheerful. If you would like to join us via the internet please let one of us know by email and we will send you a link a few days before.

Our sincere thanks for all of your thoughts and messages during the past few weeks, each one has meant a great deal to us all."

Just Giving

A Just Giving page has been set up in Morfydd's name to support the Askern Day Centre that she benefitted from during the last decade of her life.

The family requests that donations be made via the following link in lieu of flowers:
https://www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding/morfyddmyfanwychilds?utm_id=1&utm_term=jdbkNYeMV

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Presto CDs

Presto Music Collection: Six more to add to your playlist

January 1 • New and old CDs from David Childs and John Wilson to Black Dyke and Williams Fairey.


Richard Marshall

Marshall makes Riverside connection with baton

January 1 • Richard Marshall becomes part of the conducting team spearheading NASUWT Riverside in 2026.


RWCMD

New Year financial boost for RWCM&D

January 1 • The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama gains nearly two million pounds in funding to help provide its core delivery of performance based music and drama.


Presidential role for Dame Errollyn Wallen CBE

January 1 • The critically acclaimed composer has become the new President of The Royal Society of Musicians.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Tintwistle Band

January 1 • We have a vacancy for an Eb bass player to complete our bass section.. We are looking forward to competing in the 2nd section Midlands area contest in March 2026.. We rehearse Monday&Thursday 8-10pm in our own bandroom under the baton of our MD Jim Henson.


Croy Silver Band

January 1 • Croy Silver Band currently has contest vacancies on Cornet and Percussion, but is always happy to accommodate enthusiastic new players in any section of the band.


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 30 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.. Our MD is Will Douglas and we rehearse in Welwyn Garden City on Sunday evenings from 7.00-9.00pm.


Duncan Wilson

Bmus(hons), LGSMD
Conductor, Adjudicator (member AoBBA)


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd