*
banner

No more tubby for tuba

Lee Dunkley, the MD of Loxley Silver Band is aiming to lose three stone to help his band get hold of a tuba

Lee Dunkley
 

Lee Dunkley, the MD of Loxley Silver Band has set himself a weight loss challenge to raise funds to purchase a new instrument or two…

Benefit

Lee (above) told 4BR: "My aim is to lose 3 stone by the end of July, and whilst benefiting myself I'm hoping to benefit Loxley in the process by also raising some money towards a new instrument for them.

I will be eternally grateful for any donations or sponsors — and I can assure everyone that I hope this will be something I won't have to do again. Once the weight has its gone, it's gone for good!"

See the audience

Band Secretary, Stuart Young, jokingly added: "We have been right behind our MD — or we hope that will be the last time we have to say it!

We are now looking forward to the prospect of being able to actually see our audiences at last!"

Loxley is a hard working band based in north Sheffield, which develops young players as well as recently setting up a veteran's band.
Any donations to Lee's challenge will go towards the purchase of a new tuba

We are now looking forward to the prospect of being able to actually see our audiences at last!Band Secretary, Stuart Young,

Donation:

To make an on-line donation please go to:
https://localgiving.org/fundraising/leetubaman/

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    


EBBC

European judges announced

March 18 • EBBA has announced the panel of judges that will make the decisions at the European Championships in Linz.


Civic Hall

Report & Result: 2026 Midlands Regional Championships Second Section

March 15 • Harborough Band claims the last Midlands title on offer for this year as they are joined in York by Leicestershire Co-op.


markham

Results: 2026 Welsh Regional Championships

March 14 • Cory reclaims the Welsh title as Parc & Dare, Markham & District, City of Cardiff (M2) and Gwaun Cae Gurwen claim section honours.


Pendennis

Results: 2026 West of England Regional Championships

March 14 • Flowers reclaim Area title with section wins for Lympstone, Lanner & District, St Pinnock and Pendennis Brass in Torquay


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a 2nd euphonium and 2nd baritone player to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


Tintwistle Band

March 18 • Tintwistle Band are looking for a Soprano and front row cornet players to help complete the team.. We rehearse Monday and Thursday 8-10pm at our own bandroom on Old Road in Tintwistle, and perform a variety of concerts all year round.


St John's Band (Mossley)

March 15 • We are a friendly, welcoming 4th section band based in Tameside, Greater Manchester. Following our 4th place at the North West regionals, we are looking for a SOLO CORNET player (position negotiable). We rehearse on Tuesday and Thursday evenings.


Martin Heartfield

GGSM, ARCM, PGCE
Conductor, Adjudicator, Educationalist


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd