*
banner

Leyland looking renew old acquaintances

Leyland to celebrate new home coming with old friends...

Leyland
 

To celebrate the acquisition of rehearsal premises in their home town, the current Brass in Concert champion Leyland is to hold a reunion of former players and friends of the band.

The afternoon will feature the current band, social time, hot pot supper and a ‘mass blow’ to round the evening off.

Great spirit

Musical Director Emeritus Richard Evans told 4BR: "There has always been a great spirit in Leyland Band. We want to celebrate our ‘home coming’ with all our friends past and present.

I’m looking forward to meeting up with some old, and some not so old faces for an afternoon of fun and the odd nostalgic trip down memory lane!"

I’m looking forward to meeting up with some old, and some not so old faces for an afternoon of fun and the odd nostalgic trip down memory lane!Richard Evans

Meet with friends

He added: "Hopefully following the event we can form an ex players association maintaining this camaraderie and provide a channel to get involved and support the current band. I look forward to meeting up with as many of our friends as possible."

Further details

The reunion will be held on 18th March between 3.00pm-7.00pm at Walmer Bridge Village Hall.

Suggested donation of £10 per person, (children free), will cover room hire and hot pot supper. A licensed bar will be available.

Please contact Eunice Smith, 01772 431995, 07961 525106 or eunicebandfriends@hotmail.com

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    


Amersham

Jackson joins Amersham for free swing in London

October 24 • If you are anywhere near Regent Hall in London this evening and want to enjoy a free night of swing and big band bangers then make sure you get along...


Marshall

Marshall to step down as principal cornet at Black Dyke Band

October 24 • Richard Marshall's outstanding 20 year tenure as principal cornet of Black Dyke Band will come to an end later this year.


BBE Podcast

Brass Band Podcast Season 2: The Next Generation — Episode 2

October 23 • The second season of BBE's popular podcast series continues its exploration on the themes of the future of brass bands, leadership, and music-making.


Money

Irish musicians to benefit from financial support

October 23 • 'Basic Income from the Arts' pilot scheme is set to provide financial help for three years to artists, musicians, singers, instrumentalists, composers and sound engineers.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Amersham Band

Friday 24 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Thaxted Church

Saturday 25 October • haxted Parish Church. Watling St, Thaxted CM6 2PE


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band VE & VJ Day Remembrance Concert

Saturday 25 October • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Regent Hall Concerts - Paddington Brass

Friday 31 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Epping Forest Band

October 23 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Bratton Community Brass Bands

October 23 • POSITION: MUSICAL DIRECTOR. . Bratton Silver Band is currently 3rd Section West of England Champions and subsequent promotion to SECOND SECTION in 2026.. . From January 2026 we are seeking a passionate, inspiring, and creative MD to lead us into 2026


Chinnor Silver

October 22 • We are looking for Eb/Bb Bass and Percussion players to join us.. 1st section from January which followed a finals appearance.. Good but realistic book of contests and concerts.. Rehearsals on a Wednesday in our own bandroom..


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd