News / 2005
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Waggy waves goodbye to B&R
June 21, 2005
Long serving percussionist heads for the warm climes of London and a performance degree at the RCM. London bands will now be looking to sign him up for sure.
BFBB needs your contact detalis.
June 21, 2005
BFBB needs your help to update its latest version of its Directory.
Trombone world record
June 21, 2005
There is a call out for all trombone players who wish to get into the Guinness Book of Records.
Water cash floods in for Ellington
June 21, 2005
Ellington Colliery Band announces sponsorship deal with the local water company.
Getting closer to victory
June 21, 2005
Porthleven Town Band are getting closer to a well deserved victory — this time it was 2nd place at Bugle. Next time top spot perhaps?
Flixton get new PR
June 21, 2005
The Flixton Band has just signed up a new PR officer. How does that sound then?
Fancy a trip to Germany?
June 21, 2005
Any bass troms out there with a bit of spare time and the capacity for large amounts of beer — plus they should be able to play a bit!
Su Doku anyone?
June 20, 2005
Fancy appearing on the tele with Carol Voderman and a bunch of odd logic numbers. Guardian readers will love this!
Baby Brindle at Dyke
June 20, 2005
Its a new baritone baby Brindle as Gareth and Natalie celebrate a new arrival.
Results: Bugle Contest
June 20, 2005
Full results and short report form the famous 81st running of the Bugle contest in Cornwall, where Frank Renton and Camborne topped the prize lists.
Results: Marsden March and Hymn Contest
June 20, 2005
Ian Porthouse and Pennine Brass come out on top in the march and hymn tune stakes in Marsden.
Wales in a Euro mess
June 20, 2005
Forget Tony Blair and the Europeans — Wales seeems to be in an even greater muddle — and there is no rebate invloved either.
Winning ways at the Co-op
June 20, 2005
Jamie Meredith and his United Co-operative 2000 Band are enjoying winning ways.
Gresley welcome an old learner
June 20, 2005
Young or old — if you fancy it then Gresley seems to be the place to learn.
Wobegon in UK
June 20, 2005
Don't feel sad and down as the American Lake Wobegon Band are on their way.
Morrison set for return
June 20, 2005
James Morrison is set for a return after his Dyke extravaganza in Wigan of all places!
Sweet Suite in Yorkshire
June 20, 2005
Toby Bannan and Dinnington Colliery premiere a new South Yorkshire Suite.
Zone One man heads for Hong Kong
June 20, 2005
Chris Moyse has a great new musical life ahead of him as he heads to Hong Kong to take up a post with their orchestra.
Results: DLI Museum Contest
June 20, 2005
Full results of the recent DLI Museum Contest in Durham where top honours went to Wilf Beddell and BHK Horden.
