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Hello All
My nan (Phyllis Brock nee Caton) worked at SIMMS Motor Units in the 1940's. She was part of the work band that played in the canteen. There were 2 singers, my nan and another girl. There was a chap on the drums and two men on brass instruments. At weekends, they would go to the local parks (bandstands) to play.
She worked at one time as a Coil Winder for the airplane engine part. She then worked as an examiner to inspect items were correct. That's how she met the band leader, as he worked in one of the rooms nearby. He heard nan sing (as she was singing away while working) and asked if she would join in.
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