The multiple siblings of the Coalburn Band organisation recently enjoyed a wonderful celebration and presentation of annual awards — from its youngest starters to its senior ensemble.

Beginners and Percussion

It started with recognition of its Beginners Group and Percussion Academy. The vital first stepping stones on the organisation's inclusive ladder of progression are led by tutors Gill Howarth and Robbie Bremner, with the award of 'Most Improved Player' in the Percussion Academy going to Graham Pate.

Proudly award winners in the Beginners Group were Carra Beadle, Amelie Beedell, Eloise Beedell, Catelyn Dougan, Mason Kerr, Rachel Reid, Noah Iansen, Leo Iansen, Nathan Inglis, and Grace Nugent.

The Percussion Academy awards went to Megan Cowan, Graham Pate, Lincoln Martin-Barerra, Gregor Naismith, Hollie Reid, William Glassford and Clare Symonds.

Individual Honours

The Bronze Band & Percussion Academy awards saw Alex Sheridan receive the 'Children's Choice Award', while Hollie Reid and Gabriel Hadley were jointly named 'Band Person of the Year'. The George Blackwood Memorial Trophy went to Owen Higgins.

The Intermediate Band awards saw Fiona Foley gain the 'Players' Player of the Year' and the 'Conductor's Award', with Ivor Foley named the 'Most Improved Player'. The 'Player of the Year' went to Kerry Angeletti.

The senior Silver Band honours saw Richard Bromley receive both the 'Conductor's Award' and 'Players' Player of the Year', with Daniel Beadle 'Band Person of the Year', and Ian Jamieson was 'Player of the Year'.

the organisation looks forward to a busy 2026, starting with their annual 'Open Day' led by the inspirational figure of Helen Minshall at the Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Community Wing on Sunday, 8th February4BR

Sections of the Year

The coveted 'Section of the Year' titles were awarded to the trombone section of the Bronze Band, the percussion section of the Intermediate Band, and the euphonium and baritone section of the Senior Band.

Band President, Alan Court thanked everyone for their efforts in 2025 and to those who made it yet another memorable occasion as the organisation looks forward to a busy 2026, starting with their annual 'Open Day' led by the inspirational figure of Helen Minshall at the Blackwood and Kirkmuirhill Community Wing on Sunday, 8th February.