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    Yorkshire Regional Championships - 2010

    Interesting! Pleased for Rothwell, sad for Hatfield. Played well but once again bounced...
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    What else is in your instrument case?

    I hate to admit this, but I have an "Emergency" Chrunchie...
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    Sold/Expired Besson Sovereign Bb Large Bore Cornet

    Hello all, selling this for my Mum, though on Ebay I have made out it's mine just to make things easier!! Hope you find it of interest, it's a lovely cornet. Besson Sovereign Cornet in Silver plate. Very good condition and overhauled only today by Norman's of Burton to prepare it for this...
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    Drinking At moment

    Rules governing posts .... 2. Content: Please do not post topics or replies or PM's containing: (e) Derogatory or offensive comments about tMP members & non tMP members ...just thought I'd mention it :)
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    Drinking At moment

    "Resolution", as it is now... "Low 'C'" if you're an owd un like me!!
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    Drinking At moment

    Just done a smashing concert witn Thoresby at "The Crossings", Worksop, Notts. If you get a gig there, do it, you'll love it.... Now I'm back 'ome.. I have 4 X ice cubes with 4 X Baileys.... Roll on "Salute to Youth" (Ta to the borrowed folks too..x)
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    Drinking At moment

    Just done a smashing concert witn Thoresby at "The Crossings", Worksop, Notts. If you get a gig there, do it, you'll love it.... Now I'm back 'ome.. I have 4 X ice cubes with 4 X Baileys.... Roll on "Salute to Youth" (Ta to the borrowed folkd too..x)
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    Butlins 2009

    Hi David Thanks for your interest! It is indeed my arrangement though I was a bit surprised not to get a mention for it from Frank! If you or anyone else is interested in the arrangement, it comes with full worldwide copyright permission and is available from myself. Again, thanks for your...
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    Thoresby's new website

    I seem to be in error! The URL is as follows! www.thoresbyband.co.uk oops! :oops:
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    Thoresby's new website

    The Thoresby Colliery Band, based in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire, are re-launching themselves on the web with a smart new website full of up to date news about the band, players and future engagements. Web designer Ian McCormick, who also plays euphonium for the Championship section band...
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    Virgin on the ridiclious

    Sorry to moan, but has anyone else fell foul of this..? Having spoken to Virgin last July, I was told that I could extend my £160 experience voucher for a further period for £20. All well and good, as I couldn't use it at that time, I asked the specific question at the time if I could use the...
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    Grant for Thoresby

    Following the award of £10,000 towards our instrument replacement project, the band's "big end" eagerly awaits the arrival of four brand new tubas. The grant has been generously given by the Coalfields Regeneration Trust (CRT), as part of their "Bridging the Gap" scheme. The CRT is an...
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    Thoresby Colliery Band - 60th Anniversary

    Thoresby Band 60th Anniversary A further reminder for the the 60th anniversary celebrations for Thoresby Colliery Band held at the Thoresby Social Club, Fourth Avenue, Edwinstowe, Notts The band and it's previous members are meeting the weekend of October 18th and 19th to celebrate the band's...
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    Thoresby Colliery Band - 60th Anniversary

    The 60th anniversary celebrations for Thoresby Colliery Band are now announced. The band are planning to use the weekend of October 18th and 19th to celebrate the band's founding, back in 1948 All players, conductors and officials who have been part of Thoresby's progress over the 60 year...
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    Thoresby Colliery Band Vacancies

    Thoresby Colliery Band A number of positions have become available with Thoresby. We are actively seeking to recruit the following: Solo Trombone Tutti Cornet 2nd Cornets Percussion Our championship section band is based in Nottinghamshire, near to Mansfield and Worksop. We have good...
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    Sad death of our own Oddbod, Keith Wardle

    Keith Wardle 1957 - 2008 The family of Keith Wardle was overwhelmed at the attendance to Keith's funeral recently. Over 300 people gathered at St Mary's Church in Edwinstowe, Nottinghamshire. Among them, representatives from 15 bands. The Thoresby Colliery Band were outstanding as they...
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    Sad death of our own Oddbod, Keith Wardle

    On behalf of the whole family, many thanks to all who have contributed to this thread. It's really heartwarming and supportive to know that Keith had so many friends through the banding world and he touched people's lives in so many different ways. Many, many thanks indeed from Eric, Thelma...
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    Sad death of our own Oddbod, Keith Wardle

    Andy, I'm speechless. I speak for Mum too, when I say that our time at Kippax, were the best years of banding we had as a family. Thank you for your words and to Kippax Band for taking to us. It's ...well, what great days.....
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    Sad death of our own Oddbod, Keith Wardle

    Funeral arrangements The funeral of Keith Wardle will take place at St. Mary's Church, Edwinstowe, Nr Mansfield, Notts on Wednesday the 11th June at 2:00 pm, followed by burial in the Forest Cemetery. Keith’s wish was to have flowers from close family only. If you would like to contribute in...
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