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Skelmanthorpe Band Presents: A Night at the Proms

Details of the upcoming concert on 30th June 2024

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Christmas Raffle Draw results

Here are the results of the Christmas raffle draw: 1. 0058 – Ruth Fyffe – Manchester Utd Tickets 2. 0462 – Booth – Photoshoot (Claimed) 3. 0593 – Joy Mulculty(?) – Foresters Arms Voucher 4. 0057 – Ruth Fyffe – … Continue reading

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Contest Successes

22/09/19 – The Skelmanthorpe Band added to their March & Hymn Tune contest successes of 2019 with 2nd Place at the Blackburn & Darwen contest. Full list of results available here Most recently, the band took part in the Championship … Continue reading

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Brighouse March Contest

BRIGHOUSE MARCH CONTEST Sunday 7 July 2019 Skelmanthorpe Band under the direction of Martin Heartfield had an excellent day at Brighouse winning Best Soprano prize and were 2nd Overall out of a field of 24 bands.

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Photos of recent events

The Skelmanthorpe Band have been busy over the last few weeks performing at Dewsbury Minster, the Cummins Centennial Celebrations in Huddersfield & Skelmanthorpe Cricket Club. Photos & videos below!    

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Morley March Contest

The band took part in the Morley March contest last Sunday, where we were awarded Best Hymn, Best March & Overall Winners, despite playing in torrential rain! 4BR Report

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Eb Bass Signing

The Skelmanthorpe Band are delighted to announce the signing of Derek Hoyle, as their new Solo Eb Bass Player. Derek started playing at the age of 7 in the Salvation Army on Tenor Horn. Throughout his banding career Derek has … Continue reading

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New Signing

The Skelmanthorpe Band are delighted to announce the signing of Damian Hall as their new Solo Trombone Player. Damian started playing the trombone at the age of 9 with the Marsden Band, quickly rising through the banding ranks to eventually … Continue reading

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Area Contest Result

The band is delighted on our return to the Championship Section to have achieved a fantastic 9th place. We were delighted with our performance and thank all our supporters for their lovely comments.

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