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Uppermill reach new Whit Friday heights
June 18, 2025
Uppermill Band certainly enjoyed their Whit Friday contesting day, with prizes to back up the fun...
Extraordinary Ward steps down at Uppermill
January 05, 2025
After 45 years of unwavering commitment and dedication, John Ward steps down as Chairperson of Uppermill Band.
Uppermill enjoys long awaiting podium Raid in Rochdale
October 23, 2024
Uppermill Band has made a welcome return to the top step of the contest podium with the aim to build further on the success.
Uppermill help hit the Wonderwall
August 24, 2024
A fantastic new musical partnership is bringing all the Oasis hits back to life with added brass.
Garlick topping at Uppermill
May 23, 2023
James Garlick has become the new Musical Director of Uppermill Band
New trio at Uppermill
April 05, 2023
Three new players have joined the ranks of Uppermill Band as they continue to rebuild.
Cooper is the man for Uppermill
September 24, 2021
Jamie Cooper is the new Musical Director of Uppermill Band
Flying start for Uppermill and Redfern
December 09, 2016
The new musical partnership between Uppermill Band and Dean Redfern has already got off to flying start.
Death of Mark Rodgers
May 17, 2016
The death has been announced of the popular bandsman Mark Rodgers.
Happy memories presented at Uppermill
March 24, 2016
12 fantastic years of success have been commemorated by presentations made to conductor Alan Widdop.
Last beat announced for Widdop and Uppermill
January 04, 2016
The 12 year partnership between Uppermill and Alan Widdop will come to an end at the North West Regional Championship.
Uppermill looking for procession help
May 06, 2015
If you want to take part in one of the great traditions of Whit Friday then Uppermill Band wants to hear form you.
New signings for Uppermill as they look towards Blackpool
February 04, 2015
There are a host of new players back in the ranks at Uppermill ahead of their appearance at the North West Area contest.
Widdop to take final Whit Friday bow
June 12, 2014
Well known conductor Alan Widdop is to make his final Whit Friday conducting appearance with Uppermill this year.
Report & Results: 2013 Kippax Entertainment
November 13, 2013
Uppermill returns to entertainment winning ways under Alan Widdop after a 10 year gap.
Uppermill look forward to First
March 07, 2012
Uppermill look forward to new challenges in First Section in 2013.
New recruits at Uppermill
January 11, 2012
The Uppermill Band will be boosted by a host of new signings for the 2012 season.
End of era at Uppermill
March 30, 2011
After 65 years of playing, Anne Dorman hangs up her mouthpiece.
Widdop delight at four in a row
October 26, 2010
4BR talks to Uppermill's conductor Alan Widdop after claiming a fourth consecutive Pontins title ...
Gibb back at Uppermill
September 15, 2010
After a short spell at Hepworth, flugel player Tom Gibb returns back to Uppermill.
Stepping down
November 18, 2008
After a decade of sorting out the problems, Jean Hunter calls it a day at Uppermill — and she never drew number 1 out of the hat!
