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New Band Manager for Thoresby

February 16, 2014
Peter Pimperton, a familiar figure within the Midlands banding scene has become Band Manager at Thoresby Colliery.


Thoresby Colliery

New duo at Thoresby

October 03, 2013
Midlanders welcome two new playing faces to the ranks ahead of Bolsover contest.


Thoresby Colliery logo

March experience to help Thoresby

August 15, 2013
Steve March has been appointed the new resident MD at an ambitious Thoresby Colliery


Thoresby Colliery Band logo

Purkiss and Thoresby part company

June 03, 2013
The partnership between conductor David Purkiss and Thoresby Colliery Band has come to an end.


Thoresby

Thoresby boost ranks ahead of Bedworth

February 21, 2013
Thoresby Colliery Band has added to the ranks as they prepare for the Midlands Area contest at Bedworth.


Thoresby in action

More Grant aid for Thoresby

February 05, 2013
The successful combination of Brain Grant and Thoresby to team up again for Midlands Regional Championship.


Thoresby

Bye Bye Bob

January 26, 2013
Thoresby Colliery say a fond farewell to bass trombone player Bob Craddock


Thoresby in entertainment mode

Thoresby innovate with musical youth

May 03, 2012
The ever inventive Thoresby Colliery Band has been reaching out to a new audience.


Garry Cutt

Cutt in for Thoresby Shield assault

April 30, 2012
Garry Cutt will lead Thoresby Colliery at the Grand Shield in Blackpool.


Thoresby

Nothing for Granted at Thoresby

March 02, 2012
Midland challenger welcomes the man who they hope will lead them to Bedworth success.


Porthouse

Porthouse set for Thoresby

December 31, 2011
Ian Porthouse will team up with Thoresby Colliery for Butlins.


Thoresby

Purkiss takes Thoresby reins

October 07, 2011
David Purkiss has been appointed the new MD at Thoresby Colliery Band.


Harper

Harper puts Thoresby through Final paces

October 03, 2011
Philip Harper has been working Thoresby Colliery hard ahead of London assault.


Thoresby

Thoresby honour at 9/11 role

September 15, 2011
Members of the Thoresby Band have spoken of the honour they felt at playing at the recent 9/11 commemorations in London.


Thoresby

Thoresby set for 9/11 role

August 31, 2011
Thoresby Colliery Band is set to perform at London's official Ceremony of Remembrance for the 9/11 atrocities.


Thoresby

Back to the workhouse for Thoresby

June 17, 2011
Members of the Thoresby Band recently took to the Pauper's Path for some innovative workhouse music making.


McElligott

Thoresby opt for Major offensive

April 26, 2011
London qualifiers opt for Ian McElligott to led them into Grand Shield battle.


Thoresby

Presidential engagement at Thoresby

February 06, 2011
Thoresby celebrates a Presidential appointment...


Porthouse

Thoresby link with Porthouse

February 01, 2011
Midlanders set to link with Ian Porthouse for Area assault.


Thoresby

Thoresby's new colliery manager

January 19, 2011
Nick Harris joins Thoresby Colliery as their new Band Manager.


Thoreseby

Thoresby set for American welcome

June 22, 2010
Thoresby step into the breach to host Natural American friends.


Thomas

No doubting Thomas at Thoresby

May 29, 2010
Huw Thomas is the new resident at the helm at Thoresby Colliery Band.


Thoresby

Taylor made at Thoresby

May 13, 2010
Claire Taylor is the new principal cornet payer at Thoresby — and makes her debut at the Grand Shield this weekend.


Thoresby

Thoresby return

October 23, 2009
Thoresby Colliery welcome back former duo.


Thoresby

New conducting duo at Thoresby

September 22, 2009
White and Collins form new conducting partnership at Thoresby Colliery.




Elgar Howarth

Elgar Howarth funeral details

January 18 • The funeral of Elgar Howarth will take place in London in February.


Porthouse

2025 RNCM International Brass Band Festival: Interview with Ian Porthouse

January 18 • Ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming RNCM International Brass Band Festival, we catch up with Tredegar's MD to talk about their featured programme of music.


Gull Dances

Superbrass Saturday: Gull Dances (Terry Johns)

January 18 • A great series of dances inspired by Scottish gulls in flight, looking for food and soaring above the Scottish cliffs to add to any concert programme.


Fundraising

BBE boosts member services with project evaluation support

January 18 • A new initiative from Brass Bands England will help bands with their ongoing fund raising projects.


The Hepworth Band - Hepworth Band New Year Celebration Concert

Sunday 26 January • Christ Church, New Mill, Holmfirth HD97ER


Dobcross Silver Band - Hammonds Band

Sunday 26 January • c/o Dobcross Band Club. Platt Lane. Dobcross Saddleworth OL3 5AD


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Friday 7 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015. N-5015


Contest: Norwegian National Brass Band Championships

Saturday 8 February • Grieghallen, Bergen, N-5015 N-5015


Haverhill Silver Band - Concert in Clare Church

Saturday 8 February • St Peter and St Paul Church, Clare, Suffolk CO10 8NY


Rushden Town Band

January 19 • 2nd Trombone position of this fun loving band. . . Great diary of regular concerts throughout the year, plus at least 2 contests per year. Recently recorded its first CD and off on its second tour in May 2025.


East London Brass

January 18 • 2nd TROMBONE - ELB are looking for a 2nd Trombone player to play at the areas in March. If you are interested in helping out with this temporary role, please reach out. We are a friendly, fun and ambitious band!


Kingdom Brass

January 17 • KIT PLAYER. Looking for a new start in 2025?. Kingdom Brass invites applications for a Kit Player specialist.. The band will be competing at the Scottish Championships, the Spring Festival, and the Scottish Open, local competitions and other events..


Kevin Wadsworth


Conductor, adjudicator, teacher (ABBA)


               

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