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Neil Samuel

Samuel set for Poynton Area appearance

February 17, 2013
The experienced Neil Samuel will direct VBS Poynton at the North West Area in March.


Poynton logo

I saw, she saw on the seashell shore for VBS Poynton

November 06, 2012
YBS Poynton help raise funds for the remarkable Seashell Trust.


VBS Poynton

Poynton take that

July 01, 2012
The VBS Poynton Band enjoy headlining with Take That and X Factor star in the rain.


VBS Poynton

Last post for Poynton

July 05, 2011
VBS Poynton bring the brass band curtain on Studio 7 in Manchester.


VBS Poynton

Poynton to trip the light fantastic

June 17, 2011
VBS Poynton Band is to take part in the Light Fantastic Festival in July.


VBS Poynton

Internal combustion for VBS

April 18, 2011
Vernon Building Society Poynton help mark the 150th anniversary of the internal combustion engine.


Poynton

Poynton welcome web and cornet duo

August 31, 2010
VBS Poynton welcome new players and a new web presence.


VBS Poynton

Poynton thanks to American friends

June 30, 2010
The VBS Poynton Band recently hosted the Natural State Band from Arkansas USA.


VBS Poynton

New faces at Poynton

June 09, 2010
There are a batch of new players at the VBS Poynton Band.


VBS Band

Death of Roy Mattocks

October 23, 2009
The death has been reported of Roy Mattocks.


Poynton

Poynton hand out the gongs

May 21, 2009
This is what we call service to the cause... 300 years!


VBS Poynton

New web presence for VBS Poynton

August 12, 2008
The VBS Poynton Band has a brand new website to celebrate.


Gibbs

New MD at Vernon BS

May 27, 2008
Kevin Gibbs is the new man in the middle at Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.




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 Hirst

MA, B.Ed (Hons), LTCL
Conductor, adjudicator and arranger


               

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