*
banner

Results: 2009 Midlands Regional Championships

Results for the 2009 Midlands Regional Championships from the Civic Hall and Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College, Bedworth.

Civic Hall, Bedford
 

Additional comments and thoughts on our Twitter site throughout the weekend.

http://twitter.com/4barsrest

Civic Hall and Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College, Bedworth

Championship Section
Sunday 15 March

Civic Hall
Draw: 12.00pm
Commences: After 2nd Section results
Adjudicators: Derek Broadbent and C. Brian Buckley

Results:

1. Desford Colliery (R. Gray), 11
2. Newstead Brass (D. Beckley), 6
3. Thoresby Colliery (G. Stevens), 10
4. Virtuosi GUS (J. Berryman), 2
5. Glossop Old (P. Pavey), 9
6. Jaguar (Coventry) (D. Lea), 4
7. Sovereign Brass (P. Parkes), 3
8. Enderby (J. Mott), 13
9. Derwent Brass (K. Leonard), 8
10. Kibworth (J. Hudson), 12
11. Ratby Co-operative (M. Fowles), 7
12. Staffordshire (H. Thomas), 5
13. Jackfield (S. Platford), 1

Top 2 bands qualify for London.

Section 1
Saturday 14 March

Civic Hall
Split draw: 10.00am and 11.00am
Commences: 11.00am
Adjudicators: C. Brian Buckley and Derek Broadbent

Results:

1. Phoenix West Midlands (D. Maplestone), 14
2. City of Coventry (S. Cooper), 8
3. Gresley Colliery (S. Shimwell), 6
4. Foresters Brass 2000 (P. Collins), 15
5. Foss Dyke (A. Keegan), 10
6. Carlton Brass (W. Richie BEM), 11
7. Bedworth Brass (G. Bennett), 3
8. Brackley and District (J. Glynn), 12
9. Wigston (G. Sleath), 2
10. Hathern (D. Newman), 7
11. Hopkins Blidworth (K. Steward), 16
12. Harborough (C. Groom), 9
13. Langley (C. Parker), 5
14. Towcester Studio (H. Thomas), 1
15. Shirley (A. Green), 13
16. Ibstock Brick Brass (K. Ferguson), 4

Top 2 bands qualify for Harrogate.

Section 2
Sunday 15 March

Civic Hall
Draw: 9.00am
Commences: 10.00am
Adjudicators: Colin Hardy and Christopher Wormald

Results:

1. Shirland (A. Dennis), 8
2. Wellington Telford (S. Curtis), 3
3. Oddfellows Brass (R. Boulter), 11
4. Tintwistle (P. Denton), 1
5. Leicestershire Co-op (G. Jacklin), 2
6. Matlock (R. Jepson), 4
7. Bilton Silver (Rugby) (B. Clarke), 5
8. Arrow Valley (D. Stanley), 9
9. West Mercia Constabulary (S. Pritchard-Jones), 6
10. Stourport (M. West), 7
11. Long Eaton Silver Prize (S. Stansfield), 10

Top 2 bands qualify for Harrogate.

Section 3
Saturday 14 March

Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College
Split draw: 10.00am and 12.00pm
Commences: 11.00am
Adjudicators: Colin Hardy and Christopher Wormald

Results:

1. Cubbington Silver (G. Smallwood), 3
2. Bakewell Silver (M. Wilcockson), 13
3. Shirebrook (M. Wilcockson), 2
4. Amington (W. Kendrick), 14
5. Hucknall and Linby (P. Whyley), 5
6. Stamford (R. Prew), 15
7. Porthywaen (M. Parry), 4
8. WEM Jubilee (R. Thorne), 11
9. City of Birmingham (W. Belshaw), 12
10. Avonbank (Evesham) (N. Smith), 6
11. Rushden Windmill (J. Fletcher), 8
12. Moulton ’77 (M. France), 1
13. Burbage Buxton (S. Critchlow), 9
14. Daventry (N. Howard), 7
15. Kirkby Colliery (S. Berrill), 10
University of Warwick (S. Hogg), w

Top 2 bands qualify for Harrogate.

Section 4
Sunday 15 March

Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College
Split draw: 9.30am and 11.30am
Commences: 10.30am
Adjudicators: David Hirst and Derek Southcott

Results:

1. Whitwell (D. Fretwell), 17
2. Dronfield (J. Davis), 11
3. Fairfield (Buxton) (C. Kitchen), 21
4. Rolls Royce (Derby) (G. Cardwell), 10
5. Ireland Colliery Chesterfield (I. Knapton), 2
6. Rushden Town (P. Vine), 9
7. Croft Silver (I. Needham), 7
8. Thoresby Colliery Youth (C. Gent), 15
9. Ceramic Brass (S. Churchill), 16
10. Bestwood Welfare Black Diamonds (B. Draper), 8
11. Shipston Town (H. Gibbs), 1
12. Ilkeston Brass (D. Jones), 18
13. Ratby Co-operative Mid (G. Newman), 14
14. Pleasley Colliery Welfare (D. Cutting), 4
15. Trentham Brass (M. Caveney), 6
16. Malvern Hills and District (J. Swindells), 20
17. Corby Silver (G. Riseley), 19
18. Newhall (K. Holdgate), 12
19. Melton (G. Sutton), 13
20. Market Raisen RPC (S. Askew), 5
21. Burbage Silver (A. Ellis), 3

Top 3 bands qualify for Harrogate.

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    


Jan Kroon

New Dutch National works to be revealed

February 25 • The works to be used at the 2026 Dutch National Championships are being revealed over coming weeks — starting with the First Division.


Radio

Radio: Touch of Brass

February 25 • Music with a Welsh flavouring in parts to celebrate St David's Day with Martin and Julie at 5.00pm.


Big Chat Brass

Podcast: Smith & Grezzy's Big Chat Brass

February 25 • Simon and Sandy take the opportunity to discuss the forthcoming Regional Championships with tips and opinions on the five test-pieces to be used.


Radio

Radio: Bandstand

February 25 • More great music from the new brass band radio programme is being broadcast on ABC Classic in Australia.


Regent Hall Concerts - Oompah Brass XXL

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 27 February • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 1 March • St. Alfege Church. Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Hall Concerts - London Central Fellowship Band

Saturday 7 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Tuesday 10 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Banks Brass Band

February 25 • It's not too late to join Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting band near Southport. All players welcome particularly euphoniums, trombones and basses. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30pm in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR9 8BL


Chinnor Silver

February 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting on MONDAY 2nd at 11am in our bandroom.. Join us for a relaxed friendly blow with coffee and cake as an added bonus.. Playing with us wont impact your No1 band so come along for a blow.


St Albans Brass Band

February 19 • TUNED PERCUSSION PLAYER Wanted. St Albans Band. Rehearsals Wednesdays 8 to 10pm. Varied programme of concerts, gigs and civic events throughout the year. Friendly, welcoming brass band. Experienced players and returners welcome. www.stalbansband.co.uk


John Maines

BA (Hons)
Presenter, compere and conductor


               

 © 2026 4barsrest.com Ltd