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Enjoyable Whit Friday
Despite the weather being a little cooler B&D had an enjoyable evening at the annual Whit Friday march contest. Under the trusty baton...
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May 26, 2018
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Annual Whit Walks
B&D will head off to Tameside later today to take part in the annual Whit Friday march competition. The band will be conducted by Leigh...
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May 25, 2018
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Massive Thanks
The band would like to give a massive thanks to Principal cornet Sean who is taking a break from banding to enjoy his lovely family. Sean...
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May 15, 2018
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Spring Festival 2018
After several weeks of enjoyable rehearsals under the baton of the talented Jonathan Bates the band set off to Blackpool to compete in...
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May 14, 2018
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Cornet Vacancies
The band are on the lookout for a couple of cornet players, positions are negotiable. Contact us in confidence @...
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May 3, 2018
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Senior Cup
Rehearsals are going well for the Senior Cup which takes place on Saturday 12th May at the Winter Gardens, Blackpool. The band will play...
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May 3, 2018
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New signings at B&D
The band are pleased to announce the signings of 3 new players. Neil Walsh joins us on percussion and Alan Brewer on solo baritone from...
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Apr 8, 2018
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New Musical Director duo at B&D
The band are delighted to announce the appointment of Dr David Thornton as our new Musical Director. Working alongside David we are also...
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Apr 6, 2018
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Musical Director
The band are currently seeking applications for the post of Musical Director. #MusicalDirector
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Mar 4, 2018
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North West Area
Preparations are well under way for this years North West Area Contest. Rehearsals are going well under the trusty baton of Dave...
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Feb 19, 2018
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Brass at the Guild
The band have worked hard preparing the test piece Brass Metamorpasis in just over a week and yesterday competed at the Guild Hall,...
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Jan 29, 2018
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Butlins 2018
The band took part in the annual Butlins mineworkers contest in sunny Skegness last weekend. Playing the test piece Renaissance the band...
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Jan 21, 2018
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Player Vacancies
The band are on the lookout for a euphonium and cornet player to join our friendly hard working team. #Vacancies
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Jan 21, 2018
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Love is always in the air at B&D!
The band would like to congratulate two former members of the band who married on 28th December. Craig and Jenny the new Mr & Mrs Houlton...
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Dec 31, 2017
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Player Vacancy
The band invite applications for a euphonium or baritone player. Come and pay our friendly team a visit, you won't be disappointed!...
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Dec 31, 2017
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Carols in the Woods
Today the band played in Sunnyhurst Woods along with our friends at Walk this Way Choir to a large audience who braved the bitter...
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Dec 10, 2017
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Christmas Concerts
The band are busy rehearsing for their Christmas concerts starting with the Annual Christmas concert at Darwen Library Theatre on Sunday...
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Nov 26, 2017
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Celebrating Christmas
Don't forget to get your free tickets for our annual concert at Darwen Library Theatre. The concert is usually a full house and takes...
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Nov 16, 2017
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MD steps down
The band are sad to announce the departure of our MD Neil Samuel due to his increasing commitments outside of banding. Neil has worked...
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Nov 16, 2017
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