We have received the disappointing news that both Saddleworth and Tameside have confirmed the cancellation of this year's Whit Friday march contests. But you can't keep a good band down! We have been trialling rehearsals by Zoom. We each play our own part to a backing track. It's not like the real thing but at least we are all playing in our regular … [Read more...]

We wish all our supporters a happy new year and hope that you are keeping safe and well. Continuing lock-down restrictions mean that we remain unable to rehearse or perform as a band. With all this additional time for personal practice we will no doubt return better than ever once the restrictions are lifted! Our current hope is that widespread … [Read more...]

Today we learnt that the annual NW Area Championships, scheduled for February 2021, have been cancelled. As with so many functions this contest has fallen prey to lock-down. Please do keep an eye on our engagements list as this will be regularly updated as we hear of further cancellations. Or, of course, new bookings! Plans are already forming to … [Read more...]