*
banner

More new faces at Eccles

The Eccles Borough Band has recruited some new faces.

Eccles
 

The Eccles Borough Band have been busy during the early part of the summer strengthening their ranks.

Signings

The band has announced the signings of Kyle Adams on soprano cornet, Ruth Dunning on solo horn and her husband, Robert Dunning on solo trombone. Steve Hughes also joins on 2nd euphonium.

Kyle Adams has previously played with Smithills, Hoover and Eagley Bands, whilst Ruth and Robert Dunning join from Uppermill. Steve Hughes joins after a 10 year break from banding.

Principal gap

Meanwhile, the band has also announced that principal cornet Sarah Simpson has left to join United Co-Op(Crewe). Sarah had helped the band during a successful period and they took the opportunity to thank her for all her hard work and wish her well for the future. Graham Ebbrell takes over as principal cornet player with immediate effect.

I wish to welcome the new players to the band, and would like to comment on how much this has strengthened the bandMD, Les Webb

Exciting times

MD Les Webb told 4BR: "These are exciting times. We boast virtually a full band, which is a luxury these days! When I took over the reigns back in 2005, there were on average about 10 maybe 12 players around the stands. Things have moved on a great deal with some good results in the bag.

I wish to welcome the new players to the band, and would like to comment on how much this has strengthened the band, which in the coming contest season will hopefully help push us into the 3rd section nationally as well as locally."

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    


Black Dyke Band

Marshall leads with Evo

October 9 • The Black Dyke principal cornet player will lead Black Dyke Band's National title challenge on his new Oldroyd Evo cornet.


NYBBWales

Closing date looms for National Youth Brass Band of Wales auditions

October 9 • Young Welsh players who wish to represent their brass banding nation still have time to book an audition date.


Besses

Besses welcome new principal cornet

October 9 • Danny Riley has become the new principal cornet at Besses o' th' Barn Band.


Mining

Blidworth to help celebrate proud mining heritage

October 9 • The sound of a brass band will return to the site of the former Clipstone Colliery as Blidworth Welfare Band helps celebrate a proud mining heritage.


Regent Hall Concerts - Stately Brass Quintet

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Academy Symphonic Brass

Friday 10 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Hathersage Band - Hathersage Village Autumn Concert

Saturday 11 October • Hathersage Methodist Church, Main Road, Hathersage S32 1BB S32 1BB


Contest: National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain

Saturday 11 October • The Royal Albert Hall, Kensington Gore, South Kensington, London SW7 2AP


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 14 October • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. WC1 2DJ W1C2DJ


Chinnor Silver

October 8 • Our community band is meeting again 11am Monday 13th after completing our first gig.. We would love you to join us.We are a band of mixed abilities and welcome ALL players.. Blowing with us will not impact on your own band and its all free.


Welwyn Garden City Band

October 6 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an exciting and varied Christmas season ahead. Due to an employment relocation, we have an immediate vacancy for a FRONT ROW CORNET player.


Tewit Silver Band

October 4 • Principal Eb Bass. Our established bass section are looking for a strong leader to elevate their performance - could that be you? We have an exciting contest schedule including the Scottish Open and and full set of new Besson basses!


John Ward


Conductor, Adjudicator


               

 © 2025 4barsrest.com Ltd