Thornton Cleveleys Brass Band

Well to be honest March was pretty quiet for the band, the usual round of rehearsal’s but no performances or contests, hopefully April will be a little more exciting.

Welcome to the February update for 2014, this month we put on 2 concerts for the locals of the Fylde coast, the first on our usual stamping ground of Thornton and the other at Fleetwood, but before I talk about these, lets have some news from the band itself. As with all active bands change … [Read more…]

Well here we are into the new year, after a hectic Christmas period we have had a somewhat more relaxing January. The Christmas period brought in some well earned funds for the band, swelling the coffers and making it possible to reinvest further in our instrument stock, the purchase of a new Tenor Horn for … [Read more…]

Well what a month its been, quite busy for the band with two big concerts and a remembrance Sunday .The first concert right at the beginning of the month is described here by Nicola Swann, or secretary and Solo horn: – On 27th October the band performed our first concert after the summer break. It … [Read more…]

Saturday night wasn’t a great success because of Dr Who, Strictly or even I’m a Celebrity!, it was down to the people of Thornton Cleveleys Band and the Poulton Peoples Choir. Two hours of fantastic brass music by the band and singing by the choir. The Mayor and Mayoress of Blackpool along with over 200 … [Read more…]

The Rotary Club of Blackpool will be presenting this years Brass in Concert  on the 23rd November 2013 starting at 7:00PM The Thornton Cleveleys Brass Band and the Poulton Peoples Choir will be presenting an evening of music and entertainment at the Salvation Army Citadel, Raikes Parade, Blackpool. Tickets for this magnificent event are just … [Read more…]

Welcome to our new website, this page will bring you the latest news and information about the band.

New(ish) face on the front row. A welcome back to the band for Roger Waring who rejoins us on the solo cornet line.  Roger has a ‘bit’ of history with the band which spans just a few decades so he will be familiar face to many.  Delighted to welcome you back as a permanent fixture Roger!

December 2012 – Farewell and Good Luck A fond farewell had to be said to two members of the band this month as they move on to pastures new.  Rod Harvey (Solo Cornet) is relocating to the Midlands and Dave Stott (Solo Baritone) is emigrating to Canada.  Although these departures are a loss for the … [Read more…]

November 2012 – New Members Update The band are delighted to have welcomed a few new members over the past few months.  These are: Stuart Ward – Solo Cornet Beth Cummins – Solo Cornet James Barnett – 3rd Cornet