Len Lewry
(1985-2007)
Len Lewry a native of Edinburgh, joined the Hampshire Constabulary in 1983
and was appointed Bandmaster two years later. Len had a distinguished career
in the Royal Marines Band Service, including time on the Royal Yacht. He
left to join the police service, in the rank of Band Colour Sergeant, his
final posting being to HMS Collingwood, Fareham where he was the Bandmaster
of the volunteer band. Based in Portsmouth, he retired from the Police Service
in September 2001.
Len is an accomplished clarinet player and enjoyed playing jazz with a group
within the Band at social functions. Under his skillful direction the Band
developed musically increased their rand of music to suit all tastes.