Youth Band

Sit back, relax, and enjoy the movies as some of the county’s top musicians take you on a tour of the silver screen.

Yet again, we were woken by one of the wonderful adult helpers, this time Derek standing in for Brian on the pots and pans.

We then proceeded to play at Burton Agnes Hall and Gardens, which was very nice however, audience numbers were limited.

Our next stop was Filey on the bandstand. We attracted a large audience including a lovely couple with six border collies, which many of the band took a particular liking to.

We were treated to a selection of homemade cupcakes by Sophie’s Nanny and Grandad who had come to Filey for the day.

Then we moved on to Bridlington where we enjoyed a lovely tea from Audrey’s Fish & Chips, the resident seagulls also took a particular interest in our chips.

Rounders was then played on the beach whilst some of us watched the beginners and juniors in their sponsored blow (well done everyone). The game included lots of sibling rivalry with the stand out moment being Elena catching out her brother, Kai.

Batman and Robin aka Steve and Derek, thought it was very funny to add obstacles into the game and at one point removed the bases completely.

All in all, a very successful day!

Kai & Katy

Tour 2018: Day 4

Today we were woken up by Brian in the usual loud fashion, much to Rhys’ disgust as everyone else in the building heard and exclamation of “WHY BRIAN, WHHHYYYYY?!”

We left at around 9:45am for first concert at Sewerby Hall, we then moved on to Beverley city centre where we had an interesting of the Can Can at triple speed!

WE have since returned home to a dinner of Spaghetti Bolognaise followed by a classic game of rounders which resulted in one win for each team.

We are currently enjoying a boys vs girls football match, plus cake and hot chocolate.

Beth, Hannah & Liv

Tour 2018: Day 3

Day 2 started with another early start at 9:30am we headed off to Bridlington Life Boat Station, ready to perform three, hour long sets for a passing audience along the beach.

The sun was shining down and we played in what felt like a heatwave. During our performance, we were also accompanied by tuneful sea shanties performed by pirates (Who also supported the RNLI.

We finished our set with a tour of the newly built Bridlington Life Boat Station and their two brand new boats. We also got to see various operation rooms  where Daisy and Ollie were quick to dress up in a life jackets.

When we returned to the scout camp we had the challenge of the Sponsored Blow which was to perform 120 hymns without a break. We managed it in two hours and twenty four minutes. The whole event was live streamed to Facebook for your ‘enjoyment’.

Finally, we ended the day with a Mexican themed night. It was interesting to see the western led perspective of Mexico that was presented on the night through sombreros, moustaches and ponchos. Mr Barwick stole the show by bringing his donkey along for tea. The piñata at the end of the day brought to a close this themed night.

Tom, Anne & Jake

After at 5:30 start this morning, it’s fair to say, we were all extremely tired. Three hours later, we arrived at our accommodation, some with more energy than others. We made our way to Hull Pride, where we were greeted by a vibrant and inclusive atmosphere.

We played for several hours, which was well appreciated by the audience. This included some Tour classics, solos ad the world premier of the piece by Iain McKnight – Which still has no name!

We then watched the parade and waved our Pride flags high! A surprise was in store for Emily, one of the band’s flugel players as it was her 17th birthday – her family, including Grandma, made the trip to Hull to watch the band play.

After this eventful day, we returned to our accommodation where we enjoyed our tea. We then played a few games of bingo which brought out the competitive streak in some. Our winners were; Daya, Katie, George, Eliza and Ryan.

We finished the day with Birthday cake and a final rendition of Happy Birthday for Emily.

Daya, Emily & Abbie

Tour 2018: Day One

As part of the band’s fundraising efforts for Switzerland, a large number of photos from recent concerts are available for sale. Photos are priced at £1 for a high resolution digital download and the band will get 66p from each photo purchased.

3 July 2018 All 3 bands Remembering Nell / Awards Concert – https://goo.gl/amc6BA

7 July 2018 Junior Band Whiston Contest – https://goo.gl/9xyu9n

8 July 2018 All 3 bands Congleton Park – https://goo.gl/1qsYKc

8 July 2018 All 3 bands Macclesfield Lions – https://goo.gl/2Hww9e

Eyes down for a line and get those dabbers ready as Lions Youth Brass Band holds a fundraising bingo night to help raise money towards the European Youth Brass Band Championships next year.

A fantastic second place finish in April’s National Youth Brass Band Championships of Great Britain meant the young players secured their place in Europe’s top competition next year.

But in order to compete in the contest the organisation is having to raise around £20,000 to travel to Montreux in Switzerland with just under 40 young players ranging from 14 to 19.

It is an amazing opportunity for the Sandbach-based band but means a lot of fundraising will have to take place between now and next May.

The fundraising campaign begins with a bingo night at Haslington Cricket Club on Friday, July 13 – where the successful race night was held earlier in the year.

So come down, bring your friends, and help the band get to Switzerland so they can make the most of this amazing opportunity. Remember to click attending on the Facebook event.

Where: Haslington Cricket Club, Clay Lane, CW1 5SE – parking on site

When: Friday, July 13, starting 7.30pm.