Donations to help with us find a new band room
I have been asked by a quite a number of people if they can donate to the band to help with finding a new venue for us to rehearse. I have attached a QR code which you can use or you can contact the secretary Jane Clay 07990633320 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Thank you for your support
Band told to vacate Band room
After 93 years the band has received notification to vacate the band room by 31st December 2025. As well as the band having to go the bowlers on the adjacent green have left as their increase in rent meant they can no longer afford to stay.
The Landlord Blackshaw Holdings Ltd based at Bailiff Bridge aquired the lease to the site a number of years ago after T F Firth closed and the land sold off, gradually the land around where we are has be redeveloped with only the bowling green and the pavilion remaining. Over the years the band have spend over £30k on improvements including a new roof, doors, windows, toilets, heating system and decorations.
I have written an account in our current newsletter which you can read under the About Us - Newsletter section of our web-site. We are now on the look out for a new home not only for our rehearsals but for the storage of our equipment including uniforms, instruments and over 2000 sets of music which have been collected over the 187 years of the bands existence.
I will keep you updated over the coming weeks of the progress. If you would like to donate to the band to help us find a new venue please contact Jane Clay secretary on 07990633320. Thank you for your support.
Norristhorpe United Reform Church
Our B Band is in concert at Norristhorpe United Reformed Church on Saturday 14th June 2025 at 2.00pm. Tickets £6.00 including refreshments. Come and enjoy an afternoon of music. Tickets can be reserved as in the poster or you can pay at the door.
Annual Concert St Martins Church Brighouse 7.15pm
Everyone welcome to our Annual Concert at St Martins Church Brighouse. Entry is free and there will be a retiring collection which will support both Overgate Hospice and the Band. If you would like more details then contact Secretary Jane Clay on 07990633320 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. We look forward to seeing you on the 21st June at 7.15pm
St Matthews Church Lightcliffe
Evening Concert at St Matthews Church Wakefield Road Lightcliffe. This concert is part of the Church's 150th Anniversary celebrations. Come and join us for an evening of popular music.
Become a Patron
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.
125 Club
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