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Remembrance Sunday 2011

Lest we forget – Middleton Remembrance 2011

Middleton band once again led the parade though the town to the Cenotaph in the recently renovated Memorial Gardens on Manchester Old Road. Crowds lined the street as the band treated them to favourites such as Westward Ho, Death or Glory and 1914.

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Could it be you? Kit Percussion Required

Vacancies have arisen for a kit percussionist for this friendly 2nd section band. Rehearsals are Monday and Thursday evenings at the St. Annes Academy, Hollin Lane, Middleton Enquiries to secretary@middletonband.com or telephone 0793 215 2160

Sylvia Risby and Bob Tresedern receive their 60 Years Service Awards

170 Years Service Awarded!

Peter Bates, Chairman of the NWABBA attended a ‘Last Night of the Prom’ event given by the Middleton Band at the Parish Church Milnrow.  The concert was also attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Rochdale. Diplomas of Honour and Long Service Medals were presented Sylvia Risby and Bob Tresedern who have give […]

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Severn Valley Railway 1940′s Event – 02/03 July 2011

Another great weekend with excellent playing from all! The band showed just how versatile we can be with our choral version of ‘It’s a long way to Tipparary’ in the march ’1914′, Sing as We Go and Dads Army. It was a very busy weekend with the Youth Band doing […]

Severn Valley Railway - All Aboard

Severn Valley Railway 1940’s Event – 25/26 June

Over the weekend of the 25th and 26th June, Middleton Youth Band headed down to Kidderminster for the Severn Valley Railway’s 1940s event, this year under the direction of new MD – Pam Smith. On both days the Youth Band started their day on Kidderminster Station, pleasing the crowds. The […]