*
banner

Bilton ready for new home

Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band is already thinking ahead — and to a brand new bandroom in 2012...

Bilton
 

The Bilton Silver (Rugby) Band is starting to get ready to move into their new bandroom early next year.

Construction

Construction will follow demolition of the current 50-year-old bandroom in early November, the culmination of ten years of planning and fundraising.

Providing vastly improved facilities, the new build will raise the band’s ‘green’ credentials in line with modern standards whilst lowering their carbon footprint, and providing an excellent venue for community use.

Funding

Funding for the work, which will cost in the region of £300,000, is coming from several sources, including private donations, funds raised by the band at events, Rugby Borough Council and three organisations that award grants through the Landfill Communities Fund – The Veolia Environmental Trust, WREN and Biffaward.

To start 2012 with new and more suitable facilities marks the beginning of a new era in the band’s 118 year historyChairman, Greg Little

Fantastic

Greg Little, Chairman of the band told 4BR: "To perform at the National Finals in Cheltenham, and to be building a new bandroom in the same year, is simply fantastic.

We are all extremely proud of what has been achieved. To start 2012 with new and more suitable facilities marks the beginning of a new era in the band’s 118 year history and we are delighted that the wider community will also be able to share these benefits."

Become a supporter and help make our future secure.

4barsrest continues to be a proudly independent voice. There are no paywalls to overcome to be able to enjoy what we do to keep our journalism at the heart of the brass banding world. Support us with a one-off donation or subscribe from just £2.50 per month.

Support us    


Music for isolation

Svalbard isolation inspires new CD release

July 3 • The forthcoming CD release from the acclaimed tuba and saxophone duo of Gideon Jukes and Rie Takeuchi is inspired by one of the world's most northern settlements.


Tone Halo

Tone Halo makes sound impression on global customers

July 3 • CalderpipsMusic's 'Tone Halo' makes a mark on the brass accessory market place.


Brass Band week

Nationwide span for Brass Band Week

July 3 • You can enjoy bands in the north, south, east and west of the country for the Brass Band Week of performances.


Cory

New President at Cory

July 3 • Long term supporter Ken Price has accepted the Band President role with Cory Band.


Brass Bands England - Brass Band Week

Saturday 5 July • Nation wide


Besses Boys' Band - Besses Boys' Band Summer Concert

Saturday 5 July • The Derby High School, Radcliffe Rd, Bury BL9 9NH


Putney and Wimbledon Brass Band - Summer Concert

Sunday 6 July • Community Church Putney, Werter Road. SW15 2LL


Longridge Band - Anniversary Concert

Saturday 12 July • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Haverhill Silver Band - Proms Concert - St Ives

Saturday 12 July • Hill Rise Park, St Ives PE27 6SP


Chinnor Silver

July 3 • Our COMMUNITY BAND meet fortnightly on a Monday morning (next rehearsal 7th) and we welcome any players who want an extra blow.. We require no allegiance just come and enjoy the friendly blow with coffee and cake thrown in.(Its all free)


Hathersage Band

July 2 • FRONT ROW CORNET (position negotiable). Hathersage Brass Band is a thriving, non-contesting community band. We enjoy our music making and have a good gig schedule. Are you the right person to join our happy band?


Linthwaite Band

July 1 • We are a friendly 4th section contesting band with various engagements throughout the year, and currently have a vacancy for a cornet player (position negotiable) and are keen to fill the position. Please see contact details below.


Dave Collins

BA (Hons) (Dunelm) I, FSCO
Composer and Arranger


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd