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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.




whit friday

Report & Results: 2025 Christmas Whit Friday

December 13 • Diggle and Dobcross Youth get an early Christmas prezzie contest bonus on a night of festive fun in Delph.


National Youth Championships

Judges announced for 2026 National Youth Championships

December 11 • Anna Wilby, Christopher Bond, Stephanie Kennedy, Lauren Chinn, Daniel Brooks and Ailsa Russell (above) will be making the decisions at the National Youth Championships next March.


Brass Matters

Podcast: Brass Matters — The Centre of Things Part 1

December 11 • Join John Wallace and friends as they discuss his latest musical project.


rules

Regional Championship borrowing rules confirmed

December 11 • Bands in Sections 1-4 will be able to borrow players to boost their chances of National Championship qualification.


Garforth Brass - Strawberry Fields Primary School

Friday 5 December • Garforth Methodist Church,. Church Lane,. Garforth,. Leeds LS25 1NW


The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

Saturday 6 December • Thornhill Parish Church, Dewsbury WF12 0JZ


Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

Saturday 6 December • Petworth Town Centre GU28 OAD


Haverhill Silver Band - Family Christmas Concert

Sunday 7 December • Castle Manor Academy, Haverhill CB9 9JE


Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

Saturday 13 December • St Mary’s Church Petworth GU28 OAD


Epping Forest Band

December 14 • We have a solo horn vacancy to join our friendly 3rd section band. We have a sensible calendar of contests and concerts. Situated with close links to the M11/M25 and Central line tube station, with our own band room. Rehearsals Monday night 8-10pm


Petworth Town Band

December 9 • Petworth Town Band have vacancies for CORNETS, BASS TROMBONE and TUBA. We are a very active band with an inspirational MD Paula Streeter. Concerts are planned for next year and we would welcome you to join us


Welwyn Garden City Band

December 9 • We are a friendly & sociable Second Section Band with an eye on the 2026 Areas. We have vacancies for a FRONT ROW CORNET player and PERCUSSIONISTS.


Darren R. Hawken

PGdip, BMus(hons) PGCE, dipABRSM, LRSM
Conductor, Arranger, Teacher, Adjudicator, Band Trainer


               

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