Clifton and Lightcliffe Band Virtual Awards Evening Friday 2^nd October 2020

Friday evening would have been our Band dinner and Awards evening however with the Covid we held these virtually.  It was organised by cornet player Kerry Lawrance who did a great job putting everything together.

We decided to call the event our International Awards Evening as we had friends join us from Spain, Italy and California which made it very special.

The evening started off with the first part of a short quiz then followed by some special  mock Oscar awards.

Since the lockdown the band has held a virtual quiz night on a Sunday evening and last week was our 20 one, an Oscar was awarded to the Johnston family for winning the most quizzes.

2^nd award went to Pam Lumb for battling with the technology on a Sunday evening and she is now a Zoom expert.

3^rd award was to Jane Clay for keeping the band together during this difficult time sending newsletters, texts and emails. 

4^th award to Stewart Swallow with his regular weekly playing support for the NHS carers.

And lastly, Alexander Smith with his excellent technical wizardry in putting together our virtual concert videos.

We then had the final round of the quiz and the results were; 3rd place the Crisp family, 2^nd place the Smith family and 1^st prize the Shaw family.  Each of the winners will receive a hamper.

The band awards were voted by the members and were awarded to:

B Band Best Section – Back Row cornets

Players Player – Olivia Gregory Solo Horn

Most improved awarded by Musical Director Mick Silson – Justin Bartholomew Baritone

Special mention to Anne Schofield Cornet and Andy McKinley Euphonium for helping the B Band over the last 12 months

Senior Band Best Section – Trombones

Players Player – A tie between Alex Murray Cornet and Christopher Partington Soprano

Most improved awarded by Musical Director John Clay – Christopher Partington Soprano

Band Person of the Year – Jane Clay

A great evening and thanks from both bands to Kerry for putting this together.