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Farnworth & Walkden Band

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The Band

Farnworth & Walkden Band are a friendly North-West band graded 3rd Section. Throughout the year we are busy with many concerts and contests. We rehearse on Monday and Wednesday 8:00PM-9:45PM in our own Bandroom (map link).

FARNWORTH BAND had its origins in 1848 and WALKDEN BAND can trace its origins from around the 1850's. The Walkden and Eatons Farnworth bands merged in 2005, firstly to become Eaton Farnworth and Walkden Band and later becoming Farnworth & Walkden Band with the closure of Eatons Transmissions factory in 2007.


Vacancies

WANTED! Principal Cornet, Euphonium and Eb/ Bb Bass required to join an enthusiastic and friendly North West 3rd Section band. We pride ourselves on supporting young talent to progress. Rehearsals Monday and Wednesday 8-9.45pm

Contact Band Secretary Michelle Roscoe
Email: fandwband@gmail.com
Mobile. 07852 280007


DIARY DATES

Diary 2023
Date Name & Info Venu & Map Time
Sun 11/06/2023 Whit Sunday Service Ainsworth tbc
Wed 14/06/2023 Roe Green Church Roe Green, Worsley commencing 7:45pm
Sun 25/06/2023 Blackburn and Darwin March Contest Darwin TBC
Sun 22/10/2023 St George's Church Tyldesley tbc
Sun 11/11/2023 Remembrance March Walkden British Legion 9:00am start
Fri 01/12/2023 Trafford Centre Trafford Centre Peel Avenue 6:00pm -10:00pm
Sat 02/12/2023 Ainsworth Church Ainsworth 7:00pm - 9:00pm church open at 6:00pm
Sun 03/12/2023 Ainsworth Christmas Tree Ainsworth small group 3:00pm - 4:00pm arrive 2:40pm
Sat 09/12/2023 Chatsworth High School Ainsworth small group 10:00am - 2:00pm arrive 2:40pm
Sat 16/12/2023 Trafford Centre Trafford Centre Peel Avenue 11:00am -06:00pm
Sun 17/12/2023 Roe Green Church, Christmas Concert Worsley 3:00pm outside
Sun 25/02/2024 NW Regional Championships Blackpool Winter Gardens tbc
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CONTACTS

Welcome!
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Chairman
Iain Roscoe
Phone:
Email: fandwband@gmail.com
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Secretary
Michelle Roscoe
Phone: 07852 280007
Email: fandwband@gmail.com
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Engagement Secretary
Michelle Roscoe
Phone: 07852 280007
Email: fandwband@gmail.com
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Vice Chair /Bandroom Manager
Bill Roscoe
Phone: 07752 117298
Email: billr778@gmail.com
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Contest Secretary
Steve Newcombe
Phone: 07922 508996
Email: katrinansteve@hotmail.com
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Musical Director
Neil Robinson
Phone:
Email: fandwband@gmail.com
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Treasurer
Mark Green
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Web Masters
Gary Branagan
Calum Hall
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