SCOTTISH OPEN
The band attended the Scottish Open Championships on 20 November and gave a very good performance, albeit from an early draw (No. 2 of 15 Bands) John Ward Directed the band through an excellent and confident rendition of "and when the river told" by Simon Dobson. Simon, along with the 2 other adjudicators Howard Snell and Hannes Buchegger gave the Band complimentary comments which can be viewed via the Contest results page link. We are now gearing up for another busy time ahead over Xmas with concerts and carol playing.
Bandroom News 01.12.10
FANTASY FOOTBALL
The 2010~11 is well underway and we have already had 2 months of activity.
The front runners are Audrey and Jayne's team 'St Magners' who got off to a cracking start by winning managers of the Month for August. Despite a fight back by Mal and Helen's team 'Second XI' in winning Managers of the Month for September, the Magners girls remain steadfast. Still a long way to go though so watch this space.
To visit our Fantasy League site, click here
Bandroom News 20.10.10
NEW PLAYERS
The Band have recently signed new players: Adam Reed, Bass Trombone joined us from Lockwood Band, David Patterson, Tenor Horn joined us from Broughtons Band, and Stuart Shields Euphonium, has joined us from Murton band. All 3 are good quality players and have settled in very quickly.
Outgoing are Martin Armstrong, Tenor Horn has left to join forces with Black Dyke again, Paul Robinson, ex Bass Trombone, has left to join Felling following Adam's arrival, and Lewis on Percussion has left due to his relocation to London. We thank Martin, Paul and Lewis for their involvement with the Band and wish them good luck for the future.
Bandroom News 23.09.10
FANTASY FOOTBALL
The auction for Season 2010~11 took place on 12 August and the teams for this season are:
Agger Two Two Two ~ John & Kieran
Norfolk N' Chance ~ Neil Simpson & Ronnie Bannister
St Magners ~ Aud and Jayne
Second XI ~ Mal and Helen
Deportivo Lack A Talent ~ Michael Franey
The Haggis Hunters ~ Jane Baillie
The Cunnung Stunts ~ Martin Armstrong
Game on!
Bandroom News 13.08.10
90th Spring Festival ~ Senior Cup
The band played an excellent performance of Philip Sparkes 'The Year of the Dragon' under the Baton of our new resident Conductor Steve Malcolm at the 90th Spring Festival Contest (Senior Cup) in Blackpool. We were desperately unlucky not to gain a top 4 spot which would have qualified us for the the Grand Shield Contest in 2011, repeating last years 5th placing out of 20 Bands from an early No.3 draw.
Other Bands from our (Northern) Area in the Senior Cup Contest, EYMS and NASUWT Riverside finished behind us in 8th and 11th positions respectively.
The Judges, David Read and David Childs were complimentary in their remarks, a copy of which are now on the site. Click here to read the remarks
This was our first contest under Steve and we are already eagerly looking forward to many more.
Bandroom News 16.05.10
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Season 2009~10 has now drawn to a close and the resultant placings of our teams are as follows:
League Table:
1. It's Reina Men John & Kieran Gill 552 points
2. Norfolk N' Chance Neil Simpson & Ronnie Bannister 490 points
3. Broadway Breezers Aud and Jayne 473 points
4. Mangetwo Mal and Helen 470 points
5. FC. Galat-Ashtray Keith Irving 447 points
6. The Haggis Hunters Jane Baillie 433 points
7. Stella N' Donner Twins Jeff and Martin 411 points
F.A Cup Competition:
Winners - It's Reina Men
Runners Up - The Haggis Hunters
League Series Competition:
Winners - The Haggis Hunters
Runners Up - It's Reina Men
Custom Cup Competition:
Winners - It's Reina Men
Runners Up - Broadway Breezers
(I suppose I have to say well done to Jane and her team The Haggis Hunters for stopping the Gill boys from making it a clean sweep, John)
Well done to all the Managers and their teams on another excellent season. Well, that's it for this season - but another one starts in August so not long to wait!
Bandroom News 16.05.10
90th Spring Festival ~ Senior Cup
The band are working hard towards the 90th Spring Festival Contest (Senior Cup) in Blackpool, under the Baton of our new resident Conductor Steve Malcolm. The set test piece is the Year of the Dragon, and we are looking forward to a good performance and successul result.
Bandroom News 12.05.10
MONTHLY DRAW
As you will be aware, Fishburn Supporters club, based in the Fishburn Workingmen's Club, are a huge support to the Band giving essential financial aid through their efforts at fund raising. The following numbers are this Months winners of the Fishburn Band draw organised by the supporters club (Drawn 10 April 2010):
£60
1224
1224£30 1321
1321£20 273
273£10 663
£10 1220
1220£5 2371
2371£5 2028
2028£5 2282
2282£5 293
293Bandroom News 12.05.10
RESIDENT CONDUCTOR
Following 4 years as resident conductor of the Fishburn Band, Phil Rosier has now stood down from that position by mutual consent. The Band would like to take this opportunity to thank Phil for his hard work, professionalism and commitment throughout his time with us and wish him the very best for the future. The Band are very pleased and very fortunate to have appointed Steve Malcolm as Resident Conductor following Phil leaving the band. Steve brings a great deal of experience to the Band and will help us to improve on our recent performances and results.
Bandroom News 24.03.10
AREA CONTEST
The Band put in an excellent performance at the contest under the baton of Alan Morrison and were unlucky not to have qualified for the finals in London, coming in 3rd place behind Reg Vardy and Chester-Le-Street Riverside Bands. Fishburn's Bass section were awarded the prize for best basses at the contest against some stiff competition, so well done to them. Overall, the Band played George Lloyd's exciting English Heritage to a high standard which was commended by the Judge, John Berryman, but just wasn't enough on the day to capture that elusive 1st or 2nd place.
Bandroom News 23.03.10
NEW JACKETS
The Band have taken delivery of new walking out uniform jackets just in time for the Area contest next week. The investment in the new jackets will help keep the Bands professional image and profile to the fore.
Bandroom News 16.03.10
MONTHLY DRAW
As you will be aware, Fishburn Supporters club, based in the Fishburn Workingmen's Club, are a huge support to the Band giving essential financial aid through their efforts at fund raising. The following numbers are this Months winners of the Fishburn Band draw organised by the supporters club (Drawn 13 February 2010):
£60 252
252£30 1321
1321£20 1079
1079£10 530
£10 1373
1373£5 2006
2006£5 966
966£5 462
462£5 2385
2385Bandroom News 19.02.10
NORTHERN AREA CONTEST
We are very privileged that Alan Morrison will once again be taking us to the area contest on George Lloyd's very difficult English Heritage and we will be doing our utmost to get the result we deserve to qualify for the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall, London in October. Rehearsal start with Alan on Sunday 21 February, so Phil has been putting the Band through their paces in preparation.
Bandroom News 19.02.10
ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
We held our AGM on Sunday 7 February 2010. Following the election/re-election of officials, here’s a list of the people who have the power at their fingertips and the thankless task of running the Band:
Band Manager:
Stewart Wilson
Treasurer:
Neil Simpson
General Secretary:
Mal Usher
Assistant General Secretary:
Audrey Gill
Committee:
Paul Kerry
Helen Gill
Michael Franey
Jane Baillie
John Youll
Ronnie Bannister
Librarian:
Mal Usher
We all hope you help bring success to the Band !
Bandroom News 08.02.10
FANTASY FOOTBALL
Season 2009~10 mid-season auction has now been held and each Manager had the opportunity to build a new team by outbidding their rivals. The following teams line up for the reminder of the season in the Fantasy League battle:
Teams and Managers:
Broadway Breezers - Aud Gill and Jayne Bateman
It's Reina Men - John & Kieran Gill
Norfolk N' Chance - Neil Simpson & Ronnie Bannister
The Haggis Hunters - Jane Baillie
Stella N' Donner Twins - Jeff Bell and Martin Armstrong
Mangetwo - Mal Usher and Helen Gill
FC Galat-ashtray - Keith Irving
Click Here to check our progress.
Bandroom News 08.02.10
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