Our Spring newsletter is now available to read. in the About Us sections the last item on the list is Newsletter. You can find all our downloads there.
The Senior band has once again qualified for the National Brass Band Finals which will be held at Cheltenham Racecourse on 14th and 15th September. At the regional qualifying round on Saturday in our section the two top prize winner are invited to the finals. We competed against 9 other Yorkshire bands. We were awarded 2nd prize which meant we had gained the coverted prize of qualifying. With the band being consistant over the last three years at the contest with a third placing in 2022, a second placing in 2023 and now another second placing in 2024 we will be promoted to the second section in 2025.
Congratulations to Barnsley Metropolitan Band for their 1st place and also qualifying to go.
So a great weekend for the band.
Both our bands are featuring in our Spring Serenade at St Martins Church Brighouse on Saturday Afternoon 27th April 2024 commencing at 2.30pm. Free entry with a collection at the end for Overgate Hospice and the band. Look forward to seeing you there.
Come and join us at our open rehearsal on Tuesday 27th February at St Martins Church, Brighouse 7.30pm All are welcome and entry is free.
Also make a note of our Annual Concert titled A Spring Serenade again at St Martins Church on Saturday 27th April. Make a note of the time 2.30pm
Entry is free with a retiring collection to support both Overgate Hospice and the band funds. Details: Contact Jane on 07990633320 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. Look forward to seeing you.
The cost of running a brass band as any local organisation can be very expensive. The band relies on the generous donations from our Patrons and supporters throughout the year.
For £20 (or more) per year you receive our newsletters and two tickets to our annual concert which is usually held in September.
Click here to go to our Patrons Page
Thank you for your support.
Our 125 Club is a valuable way for the band to raise funds on a regular basis, numbers are 25p each and one is drawn weekly giving a £5.00 prize to the lucky winner. Additional prizes of £50.00 are drawn at Christmas, Easter and August.
So if you would like to join please see Helen Woodcock our administrator at rehearsal or contact the secretary on 01422 201875.
You have to be in it to win it