So, the biggest competition of the year happened last weekend. We were fully prepared, we had some tricks up our sleeves and we had an expectation of a top half finish to consolidate our 5th place in the league. We also knew that we had a bit of a handicap, but we were confident that our two tuba players (we …
Oxford Contest – How did it go?
Despite 4 of our members having severe accidents and injuries on the week of the contest (resulting in us significantly down on players and needing to borrow a soprano from other band), we gallantly tried our best at the Contest in Oxford and gave it our all. We used this contest as an opportunity to premiere our March Area contest …
A Bit of Carols!
Tesco Busking Another annual event for the band is to play just inside the entrance of Tesco in Cowley / Yiewsley on 23rd December to welcome shoppers and jolly-up their last minute shopping. Thanks to the public, who always receive us really well, and of course to Father Christmas for turning up and entertaining the young (and not so young!). …
Website Refresh!
We’ve had our website for many years now and it was starting to look dated. So, to celebrate our 130th year we’ve updated how it looks and hopefully made it more user friendly. There will be more changes as the year progresses so keep your eyes open for any exciting features that we can add.
2017 Area Contest – London and Southern Counties
5th Place – London & Southern Counties 2nd Section
And the winner is…
4 -Grimsdyke 3 – Soham Comrades 2 – St Sebastian Woking 1 – Cawston Best Bass Section 13 St Sebastian Woking Best Trombone section 8 Cawston Conductor – Cawston