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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.




4BR podcast

4BR British Open preview

September 2 • Join us on air on Wednesday evening to give us your views and opinions ahead of the 171st British Open Championships at Symphony Hall.


British Open

New additions to prize list at British Open

September 2 • The new champion will bag a record cash prize whilst a new cornet award adds to the individual accolades on offer at Symphony Hall this weekend.


Alexander Richter

Richter award for pioneering brass band advocacy

September 2 • Alexander Richter has been presented with the prestigious Eitelfriedrich-Thom Award.


Ashley DIXON

Ashley's life affirming donation

September 2 • The Foden's baritone player Ashley Dixon has donated her life giving stem cells to help a father of two children.


Contest: 171st British Open

Saturday 6 September • Broad Street, Birmingham. B1 2EA


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Saturday 13 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham GL50 4SH


Contest: Lower Sections 1-4 National Finals

Sunday 14 September • Cheltenham Racecourse, Evesham Road, Cheltenham. . *Please note as of 24th August 2023 the date is provisional according to Kapitol Promotions website GL50 4SH


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band at Petworth Heritage weekend

Saturday 20 September • Centre of Petworth Town GU28 OAH


Cheltenham Silver Band - Holst Birthday Concert

Saturday 20 September • All Saints Church, All Saints Road, Pittville, Cheltenham GL52 2HG


Rushden Town Band

September 2 • 2nd Trombone position has become vacant as current holder off to University. Rehearsals Mondays and Wednesday at Rushden Hall. RTB is a friendly 1st Section band who have recently come back from their second tour abroad and also released their first CD.


Bilton Silver Rugby Band

September 2 • Are you moving to the West Midlands this autumn or possibly fancy a change of bandroom scenery? The band are looking to recruit an Eb bass and a Kit Percussionist to help us with our varied and ever expanding range of events.


Cross Keys Silver Band

September 2 • We're looking for a 2nd Trombone player to join a strong section in a 2nd Section band based in South Wales. We have a number of community engagements and contests lined up for the rest of the year and into 2026. Rehearsals are from 19:30 on Tuesdays.


Martyn Evans

BEd (Hons) NABBC member
Conductor, Band Trainer, Teacher, Adjudicator


               

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