North West Regional Championships - 2009

[Di]

North West Regional Championships
Championship Section
Test Piece : Salute to Youth, Gilbert Vinter
Sunday 1st March
(Commence approx 2:30 following Fourth Section)
Venue : Opera House, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Adjudicator : David Read

Participating Bands:

Bactiguard Wire Brass, Paul Andrews
Fairey, Philip Chalk
Fodens, Garry Cutt
Leyland, Jason Katsikaris
Pemberton Old Wigan JJB, Mark Bentham
Poulton-Le-Fylde, Gareth Westwood
Roberts Bakery, Colin Cranson
Timperley, TBA
United Co-op (Crewe), Jef Sparkes
United Co-op Milnrow, John Ward
Wingates, TBA.

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North West Regional Championships
First Section
Test Piece : Pentacle, Graham Cole
Sunday 1st March
(Commences : 10:30am)
Venue : Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Adjudicator : Colin Hardy

Participating Bands:

Ashton-Under-Lyne, Martyn Evans
Blackburn & Drawen, Nick Sheppard
Blackpool Brass, Andrew Warriner
Bollington Brass, Peter Christian
Diggle, TBA
Freckleton, Paul Dalton
Haydock, Mark Quinn
Longridge, Steve Tarry
Manx Concert Brass, Ian Clague MBE
Mossley, Duncan Byers
Tyldesley, Robert Taylor
Vernon Building Society Poynton, Kevin Gibbs
Wardle Anderson Brass, Sean Conway

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North West Regional Championships
Second Section
Test Piece : New World Sketches, Daniel Price
Sunday 1st March
(Commences : Approx 3:00 pm following First Section)
Venue : Empress Ballroom, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Adjudicator : Malcolm Brownbill

Participating Bands :

Besses o’th’Barn, Carl Whiteoak
Delph, Philip Goodwin
Eccleston Brass, Ian Bateson
Flixton, TBA
Haslingden & Helmshore, David Holland
Hoover (Bolton), Lee Dunkly
Middleton, Matt Stringer
Old Hall Brass, John North
Oldham (Lees), John Collins
Rainford, Neil Samuel
Silk Brass (Macclesfield), James Cant
United Co-op 2000 Brass, Jamie Meredith

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North West Regional Championships
Third Section
Test Piece : The Once and Future King, Andrew Baker
Sunday 1st March
(Commences : 11:00 am)
Venue : Spanish Hall, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Adjudicator: Derek Broadbent

Participating Bands :

BMP Europe Goodshaw, Iain McKnight
Boarshurst Silver, David Ashworth
City of Chester, Philip Mottershead
Dobcross Silver, Grenville Moore
Dobcross Youth, Brian Lamb
Douglas Town, Gordon Higginbottom
Eagley, Gareth Westwood
Formby, Louise Hough
Greenall’s, Karl Stott
Hawk Green (Marple), Andy Wilson
Lostock Hall Memorial, John Wood
Morecambe. Andrew Warriner
Pemberton Old Wigan JJB “B” , Peter Ashley
Ramsey Town, Robert Quane
Skelmersdale Prize, John Ludden
Stalybridge Old, John Binns
Trinity Girls, Brian Harper
Uppermill, Alan Widdop
Valley Brass (Haydock), David Chadwick
Whitworth Vale & Healey, John Binns

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North West Regional Championships
Fourth Section
Test Piece : The Talisman for Brass Band, Frank Hughes
Sunday 1st March
(Commences : 10:00 am)
Venue : Opera House, Winter Gardens, Blackpool
Adjudicator: C. Brian Buckley

Participating Bands:

Barnton Silver, Stephen Yates
Besses Boys, James Holt
Blackley, Adrian Smith
Carrbrook Brass, Jason M. Smith
Cheshire Constabulary, David Woollam
Coppull & Standish, Andrew Baker
Darwen Brass, Steve Hartley
Denton Brass, Graham Smith
Eccles Borough, Les Webb
Farndon & District Brass, Milne Robinson
Farnworth & Walkden, Peter Ashley
Friezland,, Tom Haslam
Golborne, TBA
Greenfield. Stuart Black
Hazel Grove, Nigel Beasley
Nelson Brass, David Holland
Parr (Richardson Ltd) St. Helens, Russell Prescott
Pilling Jubilee Silver, Billy Porter
Rivington & Adlington, Malcolm Wilson
St. John’s Mossley, Stephen Corbett
Sale Brass, John Dickinson
Tarleton & District Brass, Gillian Bould

[nickjones]

Strange to see that the 3rd section is over in Darlo.....wouldn't wish that on anyone!!!!

[Di]

Strange to see that the 3rd section is over in Darlo.....wouldn't wish that on anyone!!!!

Sorry, my error again. The pitfalls of copy/paste. Proves I'm human though.

[cookie101880]

O joy. Just heard that 2nd section is in the ballroom again starting at 3.00pm!!! After 1st section.

[kajoh8]

Does anyone know which hall/room the Third Section will be in please.

[cookie101880]

Third section is in the Spanish Hall

[Andy_Euph]

Third section is in the Spanish Hall

Does this mean the 4th section isn't in the spanish hall...i hope so . Anyone have any info about which hall the 4th section is in.

[kajoh8]

Is that a guess or a fact !!!

[kajoh8]

Ps I am told that North West Area Contesting Committee have not decided/released the venues for each section yet.

[holamonica]

Hola, I've been looking on the internet for more info about the contest and found you guys. It happens that my son is a big fan of brass band and the 1st March it's his fourth B-day... so perhaps you've got any idea of how to get tickets, etc.... I've had a look on the Winter Gardens website but it's pretty useless.

In advance, many thanks for your help.

Monica

[dlls2275]

Hi Monica

You don't need to book tickets to the area on 1st March just turn up to the Winter Gardens and buy your tickets there. Hope you enjoy it.

[Andy_Euph]

Is that a guess or a fact !!!

I was actually asking a question...would have helped if i'd have put a question mark!

I actually hope the 4th section ISN'T in the Spanish Hall, as i've never played anywhere else at blackpool and the change would be nice!

[holamonica]

Great, THANK YOU!!!!

One more question,and sorry to bother you again: do you know of a good B&B nearby?

Xxx

[Hells Bones]

Great, THANK YOU!!!!

One more question,and sorry to bother you again: do you know of a good B&B nearby?

Xxx

You are joking right? It's in the middle of Blackpool... I.E. B'n'B everywhere you look!

[kajoh8]

Sorry Andy my question/remark was to Cookie he seems to be in the know.!!!