Who's Who at easton

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This page provides some detail of those members of the Easton Corps who have some special responsibilities. Of course there are many more who undertake important jobs within the Corps, and we will introduce others to you as time goes on. So - make sure you visit us again in a couple of month's time!!

Majors John and Jennie McCombe

 

Majors John & Jennie McCombe were appointed to Bristol Easton as Commanding Officers in October 2009.

From Burton upon Trent and Fordingbridge respectively they entered the Salvation Army's training college in 1975. (Companions of Christ session). Following ordination and commissioning Jennie was appointed to Birkenhead and John to Manchester Star Hall. Following marriage in 1978 Jennie and John have held appointments at Haverhill (with Linton), Waterbeach (Cambridgshire), Waltham Abbey, Harwich, Darlington, Nunhead (Peckham), Lewisham, William Booth College and Bridgwater. They have two married children John (married to Lauren) who teaches in Duluth near Atlanta (USA) and Rachael (married to Paul) who teaches at a sixth form college in Leicester.

Jennie has a BSC (hons.) in Psychology and a MA in Psychology of Religion (both University of London). John has a Diploma in Management Studies.

Before entering the training college Jennie spent time working in a hospital and John was training to be a Police officer with the Derbyshire Police.

Their hobbies include reading, walking and travelling especially to the States to see their son, daughter in law and grandson (John Cameron).

Hilary Gambling

Every organisation needs someone to look after the books, and Hilary undertakes the role of Treasurer at Easton. This is a major role within the Corps and she is ideally qualified to do this being an employee of one of the clearing banks. Hilary lives in Clevedon, which is a small town just outside Bristol.

Nathan Cole

Nathan was appointed Bandmaster at Easton in May 2008, having previously been the flugel horn player in the Band and percussion. He has also served as Y.P. Band leader at the corps.

He is also the percussionist of the International Staff Band

Major Phyllis Thomas

Major Thomas is a retired Salvation Army Officer, and has spent much of her life as a missionary in India. She is now responsible for the Silver Threads Club, and has her hands full organising a very full and diverse programme for that group.

Cathy Brittan

Cathy is our Corps Organising Secretary and chairs a small team who arrange the special events at the Corps, including two large annual 'Specials', the Spring Festival and the Colston Hall Festival of Christmas Music & Carols.

Martin Wallis

Martin was appointed Corps Youth Secretary in 2006 and is married to Rachel. With two young sons Matthew and Joshua, Martin has ample experience of the teen years as his day job is as a Geography teacher in a local secondary school and with the lively group we have at Easton both his skills and patience are tested!

Myriam Selfe

Myriam is our Recruiting Sergeant; responsible for nurturing individuals who wish to become members of our church. A French national, she has been living in this country since 2000 and works for the Local Authority. Myriam has been worshipping at Easton with her husband Steve for the past five years.
 

Peter Bruce



Peter was appointed as Corps Secretary in September 2009. He has been active in a number of aspects of the Corps' Community Programme, and continues to be involved in contact with the homeless, the annual Christmas Present Appeal and Christmas Day dinners and entertainment. He is married to Ann. They have 3 grown up children and one grandson.

Martyn Bryant

Martyn was commissioned as songster leader in 2004, after serving as Deputy Bandmaster for almost thirty years.
Martyn runs his own wholesale greeting card business, and is married to Christine who is the Corps Youth Secretary.
Martyn is principal Solo cornet in Easton Band and is also a member of the International Staff Band.

Hilton Baker

Hilton was appointed as Corps Sergeant Major in June 2005, although he has also held this position at both Bristol Horfield, and Norwich Citadel. Hilton has been involved in the financial services industry, but has recently retired.

 

 

Georgie Elcoat

Georgie is our Singing Company Leader.  She is is a Primary School teacher and is Head of Key Stage 1.  Born and raised in Leicester she now lives in the City of Bristol.
 

Updated 30/11/2011 rkd
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