Band Room News

Arley Station

The band had a very successful morning at Arley Station playing for the Christmas Santa Special. The band collected £263, all to be donated to Severn Hospice. Many thanks to all those who played and collected.

Please note the changed time of the Neen Sollars Carol Service on the events list as well as the Masons Christmas Dinner on THURSDAY 8th December.

Events List

Guest Conductor

The band would like to thank Mike Amplett, Conductor of Cleobury Mortimer Concert Brass, for leading the band rehearsal on Thursday night in the absence of resident conductor David. We all enjoyed a productive evening. 

Dodington Lodge Fete 2011

The band enjoyed performing at the Dodington Lodge Summer Fete this weekend. Follow the link bellow to see photos from the day.

 Dodgington Lodge Photos

First Summer Job !

Well done to the band after a great performance at the Severn Hospice Fete - our first Summer job of the year ! Follow the link below to see photos from the day.

Severn Hospice Photos

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British Legion March Practice

The band are having a march practice for the up and coming British Legion Parade on Wednesday 29th June at the Astro Turf, Cleobury Leisure Centre, 7:30 - 8:30pm. Please note this is on a Wednesday night - but the usual Thursday night practice will still go ahead the following evening at the Bell Inn.  

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Next Event

Severn Hospice Fete...Cleobury Mortimer
Saturday 25th June...Start to play 2pm

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Pedalling 4 Paddy

In memory and tribute to Paddy, a long time player with the Band, who sadly passed away last year
her sons Toby and Fred and 6 other lads are cycling from John O'Groats to Lands End starting on 28th June
and completing the ride on 8th July. If you would like to sponsor them and raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support
please follow the link below.

http://www.justgiving.com/pedalling4paddy2011
 

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New Musical Director

The Bell Inn Brass Band has welcomed music teacher David Taylor to lead us, after Steve Gittens
stepped down from the position due to work commitments.

David is an experienced bandsman, having played with some of the top brass bands in the area
including the championship section Kidderminster Town Band. He attended Lacon Childe School in
Cleobury and read Band Studies at Barnsley College, under the directorship of the late Major Peter Parkes,
one of the leading figures in the brass banding world.

David has been associated with the Bell Inn Brass Band for many years and the players are looking
forward to working with David and hope to create a very successful partnership.

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