Eccles Retain Butlins 4th Section Title

Eccles Borough Band made the long trip to Skegness, Lincolnshire last weekend and once again came away with the winners title in the Fourth Section.

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Congratulations to band newlyweds

The marriage of Ruth Hollick, our Solo Euphonium Player, to Les Webb, our Musical Director took place at Woodford Methodist Church, Plympton, Devon on Friday 18th July 2008.

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Eccles Borough Band strengthen their ranks

Eccles Borough Band have been busy during the early part of the summer strengthening our ranks. We are pleased to announce the signings of Kyle Adams on Soprano Cornet, Ruth Dunning on Solo Horn and her husband, Robert Dunning on Solo Trombone. Steve Hughes also joins us on 2nd Euphonium. Kyle Adams has previously played with Smithills, Hoover and Eagley Bands. Ruth Dunning and Robert Dunning...

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Eccles Band Enjoy Succesful Whit Friday

Another wonderful Whit Friday was enjoyed by the Band with the added bonus of a First and two Second places in the 4th section.

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Thanks to Irlam Silver Band

It was with great sadness that we heard of the demise of another local Band, Irlam Silver Band. We understand that they are hoping to keep going with a very small ensemble who are hoping to teach youngsters and we wish them every success in their proposed work.

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Winners of Butlins 4th Section

It was very rewarding trip to Butlins for the band, which resulted in winning the 4th section. The band put in an excellent performance of Simon Dobson’s ‘Lydian Pictures’ and were extremely pleased with the result.

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