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Whitworth Vale

M&B congrats to Whitworth double foundation winners

October 04, 2023
The low brass of title winning Whitworth Vale & Healey Band has been congratulated by Mercer & Barker.


Cheltenham

Report & Result: 2023 National Championships of Great Britain: Second Section

September 17, 2023
Whitworth Vale & Healey enjoy their trip to the Swiss lakes to finally end their long wait for a National title success.


Alan Widdop

Widdop returns to take baton

November 30, 2021
The experienced Alan Widdop makes a long awaited return to Whitworth Vale & Healey.


Whitworth Vale and Healey

New Binns man to lead at Whitworth Vale & Healey

January 08, 2017
A third generation Binns will lead Whitworth Vale & Healey in 2017.


Whitworth Vale and Healey

Whitworth youngsters come on in leaps and bounds

October 28, 2016
The young players of Whitworth Vale & Healey Youth Band continue to mature after another fine performance at the recent Rochdale Youth contest.


Whitworth Vale and Healey

My Mate ends 34 years of dedication at Whitworth Vale & Healey

September 24, 2016
John Dawson has just called time on 34 years of wonderful banding commitment and dedication at Whitworth Vale & Healey Band


Whitworth Vale and Healey

On your bikes to get to Europe

June 27, 2016
The Whitworth & Healey Band has got on its bikes to ensure they make it into the heart of Europe...


Whitworth Vale

Whitworth Vale & Healey seal Buxton treble

April 30, 2014
The Whitworth Vale & Healey Band is certainly on the up after it secured a historic treble success at Buxton on the weekend.


Whitworth Vale

Death of Ken Sanderson

April 27, 2013
The death has been reported of Ken Sanderson of the Whitworth Vale & Healey Band and former principal cornet of Besses o' th' Barn.


Whitworth Vale

Area preview night at Whitworth Vale & Healey

February 27, 2013
There will be some welcome guests and some test piece performances to enjoy before Blackpool at Whitworth Vale & Healey.


Whitworth

New MD at Whitworth Vale

August 18, 2009
Jason Mark Smith is the new MD at Whitworth Vale & Healey.




Podcast

Festival focus for 4BR Review podcast

January 14 • Join the live podcast broadcast this evening with Iwan Fox, Chris Thomas and Dr David Thornton as they preview the attractions at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival.


RBC

Area test-piece focus at RBC Brass Day

January 14 • Players, conductors and brass band supporters can enjoy a full day of Third and Fourth Section test-piece workshops in Birmingham — with a Thomas Fountain bonus.


RNCM Festival

Cymbals to soundtracks on offer at RNCM Percussion Day

January 14 • There will be a full day of percussion attractions on offer at the RNCM in February.


Desford

Desford landmark with latest Vietnam tour

January 14 • The 2025 National Champion will head to Vietnam as they mark their 20th overseas tour.


Newstead Brass - Brett Baker

Saturday 17 January • St Wilfrid's Church, . Kirkby-in-Ashfield NG17 8LA


The Hepworth Band - New Year Concert

Sunday 25 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD9 7ER


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 6 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Cheltenham Silver Band

January 14 • Tenor Horn, Bass, Percussion (all positions negotiable) in our 3rd Section Band.. . As we prepare for the West of England Areas with our professional conductor, Neil Brownless, and the 2026 summer season, we are looking to welcome new members.


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • New Year,New Section,New MD and for you New Band?. We are looking for a Tuned Percussionist for the areas and beyond.. Rehearsals are on a Wednesday evening 8-10 in our own bandroom (so no setting up each time).


Chinnor Silver

January 13 • Our COMMUNITY BAND is meeting again on Monday (19th) at 11am in our own bandroom.. We welcome players of all abilities to join us for a relaxed,friendly rehearsal with cake and coffee thrown in all free.. Playing with us doesn’t affect your own band


Julian Bright


Conductor, Compere/MC, Cornet Soloist


               

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