Oct 12th 2008 – Fleetwood Contest Drawn 9th of 9 bands and playing Goff Richards ‘Oceans’ the band achieved 2nd place in the 3rd section at Fleetwood today. After a few years out of the contest scene this is an excellent achievement. It reflects the hard work put in by all and especially the consistent … [Read more…]
Sept 10th Grand Charity event in Memory of Rachel Holland. Following the loss of his Sister, Rachel (a fine Euphonium player with North Fylde Band) earlier this year, Ian Holland (E flat Bass) has arranged a charity event to raise money for the Heart Unit at Blackpool Victoria Hospital. a charity for which Rachel donated … [Read more…]
August 31st 2008 Out goings, In comings and Graduations A few little updates to report: The band has had to bid farewell to two members recently: Ted Sykes (2nd Euph) and Peter Hull (Bass Trom) After many years commitment Ted has now hung up his Euph to spend more time with his family and Peter … [Read more…]
March 16th 2008 – 1st Prize at South Cumbria Music Festival Congratulations to Steve and the band on their win at Ulverston on Sunday. Entering the 4th section and unregistered bands competion and playing a march (The Contestor), hymn tune, a general piece (A Salford Sinfonietta) the band beat 3 others to take first prize … [Read more…]
New Members for 2008 The band is delighted to welcome 4 new members to the band:- Stuart Beaver – Solo cornet Keith Grills- 3rd Cornet Adam Taylor – 2nd Baritone Peter Hull- Bass Trombone Hope you all enjoy being in the band.