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Hillary

Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton

December 02, 2024
Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).


VBS Poynton

Player trio boosts ethos at VBS Poynton

January 04, 2024
A family trio of players boosts the confidence of Vernon Building Society Band ahead of the new season.


Adam Smith

Renewed confidence fires Vernon Building Society for new challenges

December 23, 2022
The future now holds the promise of confident progress for the VBS Poynton Band as they appoint a new MD and attract players to the ranks.


VBS

New optimism for Vernon Building Society Band

September 16, 2022
A new rehearsal facility means a bright new future for Vernon Building Society Band


Stig Maersk

Poynton look for further Danish inspiration

May 26, 2017
VBS Poynton Band has made a full time link with Stig Maersk following a great start to their working partnership.


Poynton

VBS Poynton determined to recover after flood damage

June 18, 2016
The VBS Poynton Band is looking ahead to Cheltenham despite the recent major flood damage that wrecked their bandroom.


Poynton

Poynton announces new McKnight of the realm

March 09, 2016
The experienced Iain McKnight joins the newly crowned North West First Section champion as a player and assistant MD.


Poynton

New quartet at VBS Poynton

February 01, 2016
Four experienced new faces will add to the ranks at Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.


Andy Kennedy

Poynton picks up two new star signings

September 23, 2015
VBS Poynton Band has announced the signing of the Andy Kennedy and Georgina Moulsdale as they look to the future with new tuba and cornet leads.


VBS Poynton

Renewed links at VBS Poynton

June 21, 2015
Its been a question of renewing links at Vernon Building Society Band with new signings.


Poynton

New faces at Poynton

June 05, 2015
A trio of new faces will be in the ranks at the next rehearsal of the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.


VBS Poynton

Mr Livingstone I presume...

December 16, 2014
Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Band finds Livingstone euphonium...


Poynton

Poynton welcomes new cornet addition

September 29, 2014
The VBS Poynton Band welcomes the addition of a new solo cornet player to their ranks.


VBS Poynton

More new faces at Poynton

September 12, 2014
There are more new players around the stand at Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.


VBS Poynton

New duo head to Poynton

August 03, 2014
Vernon Building Society Poynton announce two new signings ahead of a busy second half of the contesting year.


Poynton

New signings at VBS Poynton

May 27, 2014
New signings come in as Poynton says goodbye to a long serving trombone stalwart.


Poynton logo

Poynton gets extra building help for another four years

April 28, 2014
The long term partnership link between Poynton and their sponsor is set to carry on building for another four years.


Poynton

Seasonal returns at VBS Poynton

December 01, 2013
There has been a welcome seasonal cornet return at Vernon Building Society Poynton.


VBS Poynton

Comings and goings at VBS Poynton

September 05, 2013
Two players depart and a new player joins at VBS Poynton.


Darrol Barry

Barry takes up second residence at Poynton

August 07, 2013
Composer Darrol Barry has taken up a second musical residence in Poytnon.


Darrol Barry

Barry back at the helm in Blighty

July 18, 2013
Composer Darrol Barry took the opportunity to pick up the baton on his recent trip back to the UK.


Poynton logo

New Poynton arrivals

June 21, 2013
There are a duo of new arrivals at the VBS Poytoin Band.


Poynton Band

More new faces at VBS Poynton

May 29, 2013
Three are more new arrivals at VBS Poynton Band.


Poynton Youth

New faces at VBS Poynton

April 06, 2013
VBS Poynton hope to build on encouraging Blackpool outing with help of new signings.


VBS Poynton

Poynton ends up Short

March 23, 2013
Promotion at work means that Colin Short has announced has departed from Vernon Building Society Poynton.




Winter Gardens, Blackpool

Results: 2025 North West Regional Championshipships

February 23 • It's 9 Caret golden wins on the trot from Foden's whilst victories go to Tyldesley, Middleton, Doncross and Darwen Brass at the Winter Gardens.


Test Pieces

4BR Area coverage

February 22 • 4BR Editor Iwan Fox has confirmed a different approach to coverage of the Regional Championship events.


Blackpool

North West Area line-ups

February 21 • The bands will put their final preparations in place ahead of their performances in Blackpool on Sunday.


John Wallace

Wallace presented with SBBA Outstanding Achievement Award

February 21 • John Wallace CBE has been presented with the 'Outstanding Achievement Award' by the Scottish Brass Band Association.


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal College of Music Sackbut Ensemble

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the Welsh Guards

Friday 21 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Newstead Brass - Midlands Championships Preview Evening

Sunday 23 February • Summit Centre . Kirkby in Ashfield . Nottinghamshire NG17 7LL


Contest: North West Regional Championships

Sunday 23 February • Winter Gardens Complex, Church Street, Blackpool FY1 1HU


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Friday 28 February • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Reading Spring Gardens Brass Band

February 20 • Reading Band still needs LOWER BRASS for the 4th section contest at Stevenage on Saturday 15th March! Rehearsals in Woodley (RG5) on Thursday evenings.


Boarshurst Silver Band

February 17 • Boarshurst Silver Band, NW Championship Section, requires a BBb player, flugel, and front row cornet player. Under MD Jamie Prophet, the band have an ambitious and varied calendar for 2025, including NW Area, Spring Festival and Whit Friday.


Mid Rhondda Band

February 14 • Mid Rhondda Band are looking for the following players : Front Row Cornet, Solo Trombone, Eb Bass, Kit and Tuned Percussionists. The band will be competing in the 3rd Section at the Welsh Area. Contest & concert engagements in the diary for 2025


David W. Ashworth

RSCM, ABBA Exec Member, NABBC PRO.
Conductor, Band Trainer and Adjudicator


               

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