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aLAN

When I'm 64...

January 17, 2024
64 years of dedicated service of one of Welsh banding's most respected musicians has been marked with a timely presentation.


Mid Rhondda

Mid Rhondda call for Super Sub Gibbs for Cheltenham

September 13, 2016
Kevin Gibbs will link up with his father's band to to make another Super Sub appearance.


Mid Rhondda

Magnificent Seven reunited at Mid Rhondda

March 08, 2013
Seven former Cory players — all winners of the National and European under Major Kenney and Denzil Stephens are back in the saddle again at Mid Rhondda.


Revival continues at Mid Rhondda

August 21, 2009
It seems the contesting bus will starting up again at Thomas Coaches Mid Rhondda.


Coach service revived

August 18, 2009
Great news for Welsh banding as Thomas Coaches Mid Rhondda revive their musical service.


Mid Rhondda vows to continue

October 20, 2008
Reports of Mid Rhondda demise are not quite what they seem — but the outlook is still difficult for Welsh band.




Rodney Newton

80th birthday concert celebration for Newton

July 19 • Rodney Newton will enjoy a musical celebration of his birthday this weekend in Cambridge.


jhs instruments

JHS Ltd set to close

July 19 • The leading independent distributor and suppliers of Odyssey instrument brand set to close after 60 years of trading.


FodensLovatt

Lovatt joins Foden's for Regent Hall pre-National concert

July 19 • Trumpet star Mike Lovatt will reconnect with Foden's Band for their pre-National preview concert at Regent Hall.


Rooms for groups

Sold out signs up in Cheltenham

July 19 • Hotel demand from National qualifiers mean sold out signs are posted in Cheltenham.


The Hepworth Band - A Summer Proms Concert

Sunday 20 July • Hepworth United Sports Club, Far Lane, Hepworth, Holmfirth. HD9 1RN


Petworth Town Band - Ebernoe Horn Fair

Friday 25 July • Ebernoe Cricket Ground GU28 9LD


Petworth Town Band - Dorset House School Fete

Saturday 26 July • Dorset House School RH20 1PB


Haverhill Silver Band - A Nightingale Sang... (an evening concert)

Saturday 2 August • Foakes Hall, Dunmow CM6 1DG


Haverhill Silver Band - East Anglian Beer & Cider Festival

Sunday 24 August • St Edmundsbury Cathedral, Bury St Edmunds IP33 1QX


Longridge Band

July 21 • Due to ill health, Longridge Band invite applications for a SOLO HORN. We are a friendly, committed band, who enjoy a good balance of concerts and contests throughout the year. We rehearse 10 minutes from Jct 31A of the M6, on Wednesday and Friday evening


NORTH LAKES BRASS

July 20 • North Lakes Brass are seeking a CONDUCTOR with the drive to take our friendly band into the 2nd section. . We are different from most contesting bands as we rehearse just once a week (Wed), have 2 full band concerts & 4-5 contests per year.


Rushden Town Band

July 18 • Second Trombone vacancy. A friendly Midlands 1st Section Band, Rushden are looking for a Second Trombone player to come and join us. Great repertoire and concerts plus contests twice per year. Every other year, the band goes on tour.


Rob Nesbitt

BSc, PG Cert. Ed.
Cartoonist , illustrator, writer


               

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