2019 Nationals Cheltenham
2017 Bolton St Georges Day
Moses Gate Country Park
Previous Conductors
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 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.
31st March 2024
We are delighted to announce that Robert Taylor has agreed to become the new Musical Director of The Farnworth & Walkden Brass Band. Rob who hails from Tyldesley is part of the well known Taylor family brass band dynasty which has long standing connections to both Tyldesley and Fairey Brass Bands.
Following the end of his association with Tyldesley Band we invited Rob to come down for a blow, where later he stood in as conductor when asked.
Rob is no stranger to this important role having previously been MD of Farnworth Old Band from 1989 to 1992, achieving much success on the way. Rob is looking forward to helping strengthen the band to enable it to provide varied and exiting concert programmes and compete successfully in the contest arena.
The band is currently looking to welcome new players in most positions but especially Solo Cornet, Euphonium and Bass. There are top quality instruments and a friendly and welcoming atmosphere waiting for those who are interested.
At the moment the band rehearses in our own purpose built band room on Monday evenings from 8pm but hope to return to Wednesday evening rehearsals shortly too.
We wish Rob every success in his new venture with the band and look forward to embarking on a new period of success for the band.
Please reply to fandwband@gmail.com for more details of positions available.
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 8:00pm - 9:45pm
Contact Band Secretary Michelle Roscoe
Email: fandwband@gmail.com
Mobile. 07852 280007
| Date | Name & Info | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sat 25th May 2024 | Farnworth Moses Gate | 11:00am for 1hr |
| Sun 9th June 2024 | The Dell, Whitsun | 10:15am |
| Sun 30th June 2024 | Jubilee Park | 2:00pm till 4:00pm |
| Sat 6th July 2024 | Ainsworth Church Proms | 6:30pm - 10:00pm |
| Sat 2nd Nov | Parish Church of St Paul, Peel | 6:30 pm start |
| Sun 10th Nov 2024 | Remembrance March | 9:00am start |
| Wed 4th Dec | Trafford Centre | 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Sat 7th Dec | Ainsworth Church | 6:30pm start |
| Wed 11th Dec | Trafford Centre | 6:00pm - 10:00pm |
| Sat 22nd March 2025 | Parish Church of St Paul, Peel | 6:30 pm start |