Bodmin Town Band under John Maines at the National Finals 2017 (Photographer: unknown) Writing in February 2019, John Maines, former Musical Director of Bodmin Town Band, shares his thoughts on the Cornish brass band scene. History There are currently 38 member bands of the Cornwall Brass Band Association which
John Maines
- 23 July 2024
The small village of Ruan Minor lies off the beaten tourist trail, nestled on the Lizard Peninsula. Its two churches both have organs of historical significance that were built by once-industrious Cornish firms. The parish church of St Rumon, with its ivy-clad tower, has its origins in the 13th century
Jeffrey Williams- 6 July 2024
Included are Edgar Staple, Eric Gilbert, Tom Trevaskis, Tom Bennetts, Sydney Johns, Jack Laity, Donald Treloar, Owen Adams, Garfield Laity, Bert Bennetts, Dick Oates Garfield Tippet. Perhaps someone will be able match the names to the photo and add the missing names.
Tony Mansell
- 19 June 2024
A piece of local organ building history rescued from threat of being lost By Jeffrey Williams The organ was installed in Nanstallon Methodist Church in 1920 and was built by the Cornish organ building firm of J Trudgian & Son of St Dennis. Trudgian had set up the Mid-Cornwall
- Jeffrey Williams
- 16 May 2024
1933: Trelawney Male Choir, Redruth (Photo courtesy Roy Blewett)
- 12 March 2024