2010 News Archive

2nd September 2010 - New CD Released Soon

Our new CD is now being manufactured in Germany and should be with us shortly. For those of you that pre-ordered, your wait will soon be over! Further details will follow once we have the CDs back ready to sell.

7th July 2010 - Collier Replaced By Peacock

Former Grimethorpe and Brighouse player Steve Peacock has joined the band this week on Eb bass. We look forward to him having a long and happy stay. Nick Collier was moved to Oxford to start his career there but will be keeping in touch. We thank him for his dedication to the band.

28th June 2010 - Death of Tracey Harrison

The band are saddened to announce the death of Tracey Harrison, one of their former soprano cornet players. Tracey died aged only 39 and she leaves an 11 year old son. Conductor David Roberts said, "It puts everything into perspective: banding, contesting, the lot. It's knocked me for six and players past and present are very upset." The band's thoughts are with the family at this time. The funeral will be on 12th July.

27th June 2010 - Band Placed Third at English Nationals

Yesterday, the band competed in the English Nationals in Preston, and were placed a creditable third. The test piece was the fiendishly difficult Eden by John Pickard and the title went to the Fairey Band under Russell Gray, the same conductor who won on this piece with Leyland at the National Finals in 2005.

14th June 2010 - Weddings Galore

The band will be breaking up for their summer holidays on July 7th, returning to play at the Great Yorkshire Show and the Weddings of Andy Marsh (July 23rd) and Ben Ridgeon (August 9th). We are looking forward to these dates and congratulate Andy and Ben. We would also like to congratulate Andy and Sally Bontoft who were recently married, and Les McCormack who tied the knot in early May.

12th June 2010 - New CD Out Soon

Our new CD of music from stage and screen will be released shortly, featuring top music from shows such as Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera and Cats and from films including Braveheart, Dances with Wolves and the Magnificent 7. It promises to be very popular.

Copies will be available from the website at £10 each, plus £2 post and packing. If you would like to pre-order, please email us at

10th June 2010 - Roberts Booked by Norwegian Champions

After successfully directing Sandefjorde Brass Symposium to victory in the Norwegian Championships, Dave Roberts has been booked by the band for next year's finals in Bergen as the band return to the Elite Division in February. Dave said "I'm delighted to accept the invite, it was great to win and see what it meant to the players."

31st May 2010 - Success at Whit Friday

The band had a good night out on Whit Friday, taking the third place overall in Saddleworth and taking home about £3,600. The band managed eight contests and were fourth at Delph, third at Greenfield and Lees & Springhead, second at Grotton and first at Diggle and Dobcross.

8th May 2010 - Beer Festival Makes £162

The band would like to thank everyone who attended their recent mini beer festival. £162 was made for band funds. We would also like to thank Lewys and Ed for their sterling work throughout the evening.

8th March 2010 - Band Placed Third at Yorkshire Area

The band yesterday defended their 2009 Yorkshire Area title and were placed third overall. In a late night's contesting (we left the hall at about 11.30pm!) the band's performance went down well in the hall, being greeted by a rousing cheer at the end. The title went to Brighouse, with Carlton Main second and Black Dyke fourth. As we have already pre-qualified for London after coming in the top four last year, this means that Yorkshire will be represented by all four of these bands at the Albert Hall in October.

7th February 2010 - Dave Triumphant in Norway

This weekend, the band's conductor David Roberts took the Sandefjord band to the Norwegian National Championships, playing Eden. After a stunning performance on stage, the band were placed first, becoming the First Section National Champions. Rothwell Temperance Band send their congratulations to Sandefjord. Here's a picture of Dave with the trophies

4th January 2010 - Happy New Year

The band would like to wish all their supporters a very happy New Year. We are looking forward to the challenges that 2010 brings, including the defence of our Yorkshire Area title.

Over Christmas the band had a great time, playing for several carolling events including the Festival of Nine Lessons and Carols at Rothwell Church. The band lost three players for this event due to the snow, but we must send our thanks to Craig Gaskell who fought his way through from Scarborough to play.

Christmas morning saw the band playing around Rothwell. There was a massive turn out of players for this including Ed Hodkin who brought his new baby.