A slightly odd day in September – Chalford at the Nationals! After a somewhat disruptive preparation due to summer holidays, the band met on Saturday morning at the band room for the final tweaks to “St James – A New … Continue reading →
The band’s first concert since their Torquay success was on home turf, as the band played at the coronation celebrations at Eastcombe. The weather was kind and the crowd large and in good spirits as the band played an eclectic … Continue reading →
Despite some challenging traffic and miserable weather, both Chalford Senior and Academy bands descended on St Luke’s church in Torquay for pre-competition rehearsals. The Academy band has only really come together over the last couple of months as the organisation … Continue reading →
The Christmas period ends a hard fought but successful year for the Band. The gradual re-build and integration of both Senior and Youth / Academy ensembles culminating in well deserved Contest successes at the South West and Leicester contests for … Continue reading →
Updated Friday 16th: CONCERT IS ON We’ve done another assessment and we’re still going ahead – note that there’s snow (not ice) in the car park so boots or similar are advised. Entrance to car park, and all paths/steps around … Continue reading →
An early start on Sunday 20th November as the coach backed up the band room track at 7:30am, but ultimately a fantastic day in Loughborough as the Senior Band got their second second place in three weeks at the Leicestershire … Continue reading →
Tickets for the concert on Friday 16th December at Chalford Sports and Social Club are now available from the Social Club (open every evening after 8pm) and Eastcombe Stores (6:30am-7:30pm) Continue reading →
Chalford best placed 1st Section at SWBBA 2022 Continue reading →
It is with great sadness that the band announce the passing of one of their vice presidents, Vernon Screen, on Friday 4th November. The whole of the Chalford Band organisation passes on their condolences to the whole family. Continue reading →
The band’s first public engagement after Covid was at the Old Neighbourhood pub in Chalford. We were invited to provide the entertainment to the throngs celebrating the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee. It gave us the opportunity to play to a large … Continue reading →
