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Musicwear adds to cooperative style
October 06, 2023
The leading musicwear providers has been making sure bands are looking their best for their forthcoming Royal Albert Hall appearance.
New concert march gets friendly dedication
September 14, 2023
A new brass band concert march by composer Richard Lambert has been given a special dedication after help to get it published.
Garman joins Ratby team
May 23, 2023
Nicholas Garman has been appointed conductor of the Ratby 'Mid' Band.
New Jeans to be worn at Ratby
May 11, 2023
The experienced Chris Jeans has joined the Ratby Band as its new Musical Director.
Purkiss tenure comes to an end at Ratby
November 01, 2022
The successful and fulfilling six year musical association between David Purkiss and the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation has come to an end.
Ratby open Hyperlink to London
October 11, 2022
Ratby Co-operative Band will be showcasing their Hyperlink preparations ahead of their trip to the Royal Albert Hall this weekend.
Daytime musical delight at Ratby
February 17, 2022
There was a hugely encouraging start for the Ratby Daytime Band as players far and wide enjoyed a lunchtime work out.
New additions at Ratby Mid Band
January 18, 2022
New faces young and old join the set-up at Ratby Mid Band in time for their assault on the Midlands Area title.
Ratby savour congratulations
October 18, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has thanked the banding community for their messages of support and congratulations following their outstanding Royal Albert Hall result.
Recalling Ratby's National heroics
October 08, 2021
4BR catches up with Mareika Gray to talk about Ratby Co-operative's remarkable fifth place finish at the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hall — one that came in just a three week period of preparation.
Ratby to replace Desford at Albert Hall
September 10, 2021
The Ratby Co-operative Band has accepted the invitation to compete at the National Final following Desford's withdrawal.
Ratby get together for lockdown release
December 07, 2020
A new CD release from the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation aims to bring joy to supporters and cash to the coffers.
Death of Howard Bland
April 30, 2020
The death has been announced of the respected band administrator Howard Bland.
Hood takes top man role at Ratby for Area
February 19, 2020
The respected cornet soloist Jamie Hood will make his contest debut with Ratby Co-operative Band at the forthcoming Midlands Area contest.
Pallister takes principal role at Ratby
August 31, 2019
Luke Pallister is set to become the new principal cornet at Ratby Co-operative Band following a final Open appearance with Leyland.
Report & Results: 2019 Buxton Brass Band Festival
May 02, 2019
Ratby Cooperative lead the winners at a day of excellent music making as bands return to Buxton's wonderful Octagon Theatre.
Tuba duo join Ratby
July 27, 2018
The Ratby Band will welcome two new foundation layers to their band...
Death of Betty Anderson
January 10, 2018
The death has been announced of Betty Anderson, one of the pioneering women of the brass band movement in the 20th century.
Ratby welcome new soprano
September 21, 2017
The talented Richard Bates has joined Ratby Band on soprano alongside a few more talented signings.
New MD in the Middle
March 29, 2017
Geoff Wood takes over the conducting duties at Ratby Co-operative Mid Band.
Purkiss joins Ratby team
October 13, 2016
David Purkiss has been appointed as the new Associate Musical Director at Ratby Co-operative Band.
Gray set for pioneering link with Ratby
July 18, 2016
Mareika Gray has become the new professional MD at the Ratby Co-operative Band organisation — renewing a pioneering link with the past.
Fowles ends 12 year Ratby link
March 24, 2016
The 12 year musical partnership between Ratby Co-operative Band and Michael Fowles will come to an end at the Senior Cup in Blackpool in May.
Ratby Youth enjoy EuroDisney
June 03, 2015
The young players of the Ratby Co-operative Youth Band recently enjoyed a third musical trip to the joys of Euro-Disney Paris.
Ratby happy with Senior Cup near miss
May 19, 2015
Despite just missing out on promotion to the Grand Shield in 2016, Ratby Co-operative is still happy at their show of contesting consistency.
