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Hillary

Hillary appointment brings anniversary excitement for Poynton

December 02, 2024
Acclaimed video game conductor Tom Hillary brings excitement to 200th celebrations for VBS (Poynton).


VBS Poynton

Player trio boosts ethos at VBS Poynton

January 04, 2024
A family trio of players boosts the confidence of Vernon Building Society Band ahead of the new season.


Adam Smith

Renewed confidence fires Vernon Building Society for new challenges

December 23, 2022
The future now holds the promise of confident progress for the VBS Poynton Band as they appoint a new MD and attract players to the ranks.


VBS

New optimism for Vernon Building Society Band

September 16, 2022
A new rehearsal facility means a bright new future for Vernon Building Society Band


Stig Maersk

Poynton look for further Danish inspiration

May 26, 2017
VBS Poynton Band has made a full time link with Stig Maersk following a great start to their working partnership.


Poynton

VBS Poynton determined to recover after flood damage

June 18, 2016
The VBS Poynton Band is looking ahead to Cheltenham despite the recent major flood damage that wrecked their bandroom.


Poynton

Poynton announces new McKnight of the realm

March 09, 2016
The experienced Iain McKnight joins the newly crowned North West First Section champion as a player and assistant MD.


Poynton

New quartet at VBS Poynton

February 01, 2016
Four experienced new faces will add to the ranks at Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.


Andy Kennedy

Poynton picks up two new star signings

September 23, 2015
VBS Poynton Band has announced the signing of the Andy Kennedy and Georgina Moulsdale as they look to the future with new tuba and cornet leads.


VBS Poynton

Renewed links at VBS Poynton

June 21, 2015
Its been a question of renewing links at Vernon Building Society Band with new signings.


Poynton

New faces at Poynton

June 05, 2015
A trio of new faces will be in the ranks at the next rehearsal of the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.


VBS Poynton

Mr Livingstone I presume...

December 16, 2014
Vernon Building Society (Poynton) Band finds Livingstone euphonium...


Poynton

Poynton welcomes new cornet addition

September 29, 2014
The VBS Poynton Band welcomes the addition of a new solo cornet player to their ranks.


VBS Poynton

More new faces at Poynton

September 12, 2014
There are more new players around the stand at Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.


VBS Poynton

New duo head to Poynton

August 03, 2014
Vernon Building Society Poynton announce two new signings ahead of a busy second half of the contesting year.


Poynton

New signings at VBS Poynton

May 27, 2014
New signings come in as Poynton says goodbye to a long serving trombone stalwart.


Poynton logo

Poynton gets extra building help for another four years

April 28, 2014
The long term partnership link between Poynton and their sponsor is set to carry on building for another four years.


Poynton

Seasonal returns at VBS Poynton

December 01, 2013
There has been a welcome seasonal cornet return at Vernon Building Society Poynton.


VBS Poynton

Comings and goings at VBS Poynton

September 05, 2013
Two players depart and a new player joins at VBS Poynton.


Darrol Barry

Barry takes up second residence at Poynton

August 07, 2013
Composer Darrol Barry has taken up a second musical residence in Poytnon.


Darrol Barry

Barry back at the helm in Blighty

July 18, 2013
Composer Darrol Barry took the opportunity to pick up the baton on his recent trip back to the UK.


Poynton logo

New Poynton arrivals

June 21, 2013
There are a duo of new arrivals at the VBS Poytoin Band.


Poynton Band

More new faces at VBS Poynton

May 29, 2013
Three are more new arrivals at VBS Poynton Band.


Poynton Youth

New faces at VBS Poynton

April 06, 2013
VBS Poynton hope to build on encouraging Blackpool outing with help of new signings.


VBS Poynton

Poynton ends up Short

March 23, 2013
Promotion at work means that Colin Short has announced has departed from Vernon Building Society Poynton.




Durham

Results: 2026 North of England Regional Championships

March 21 • EverReady, Durham Miners Institute, Felling, Barton Community and Driffield take the first four titles in Durham


Fulham

Results: 2026 London & SC Regional Championships

March 21 • Zone One, Fulham, Staines, Betteshanger and Crystal Palace claim titles at Stevenage


Money

Did brass bands really receive £31 million?

March 19 • Arts Council England is reported to have paid out over £31 million to bands in the last three years, but the figures may not be all that they appear to be...


NYBBGB

Ticket demand high for NYBBGB Easter showcases

March 19 • If you want to hear the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain in action this Easter the you had better be quick about getting a ticket...


Regent Hall Concerts - Slide Effect Trombone Quartet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London. . W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Welsh Guards Band Septet

Friday 20 March • Regent Hall. (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band - Around the World in 80 Minutes

Friday 20 March • Wycliffe Rooms, George St, Lutterworth LE17 4ED


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Saturday 21 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Longridge Band - Spring Concert

Saturday 21 March • Longridge Civic Hall, 1 Calder Avenue, Longridge, Preston PR3 3HT


Chinnor Silver

March 23 • Our COMMUNITY BAND are meeting again on Monday (30th) at 11am and we welcome players of all abilities to join us in a friendly relaxed rehearsal.. It does not affect your main band and is all free including the cake and coffee.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Concert Brass, (3rd place 1st Section 2026 (L&SC), are looking for a solo euphonium, bass trombone, and cornet. We have our own Band Hall complex complete with Bar at OX12 8FR. We rehearse on Tuesdays and Fridays 19:30 - 21:30. Check us out now.


wantage silver band

March 23 • Wantage Band (Champ Section) have a SECOND CORNET seat vacant from May. The band placed 3rd at the L&SC Area and look forward to the Grand Shield in a few weeks. Then Wallace & Gromit, concerts in Stroud and Marlborough and Market Place Brass - exciting!


David A. Stowell


Conductor and composer


               

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