Dinnington starts to prepare for special building celebrations

The Dinnington Colliery Band is already looking forward to enjoying the tenth anniversary of their 'Band for Britain' television appearance.

The Dinnington Band in their famous band uniforms

Wednesday, 03 April 2019

Dinnington Colliery Band is looking forward to a very special anniversary celebration.

2020 marks 10 years since the Yorkshire band took part in the popular television series 'A Band for Britain', which saw them catapulted to national fame thanks to presenter Sue Perkins' attempts to rejuvenate their competitive spirits.

Rumours

The comedian and broadcaster still serves as a proud Band President and there is more than a strong rumour that something extraordinary maybe in the pipeline once again for the band based in the ex-mining town just off junction 31 in South Yorkshire.

The band is currently enjoying an extended period of stability and was encouraged by their fourth place finish at the Yorkshire Area Second Section contest under MD Lee Dunkley.

Plans are now being put in place for further contest appearances and high profile events.

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