St Columb Minor is a village on the north coast of Cornwall which has now been encroached upon by its larger neighbour Newquay 1882: St Columb Minor Brass Band founded. (John Brush) 1883: St Columb Minor Brass Band, which is only yet in its early childhood, but which, nevertheless, is making marked
Tony Mansell
- 6 May 2020
Wendron is a village and civil parish 3 miles north of Helston Unknown formation date. 1838: Carnkie Band (possibly Wendron) played at Portreath on the occasion of the Illogan Cottage Garden Exhibition. (RCG 30th June 1838) 1892: Wendron Brass Band active. (BBHD / John Brush) Wendron Brass Band thought
- 6 May 2020
In the heat of the day what a little we can do! We lay by the plough for an hour or two, On the banks of sweet violets where we take our rest While the cool stormy winds blow around us so fast. If the farmer has no corn, no
Merv Davey- 6 May 2020
Unknown formation date. 1856: Accordingly, on Wednesday last the fete took place. Triumphal arches were erected, the Wadebridge Band was in attendance, and the parish bells, which had long been silent, sent forth their tuneful melodies. (25 April 1856 – Royal Cornwall Gazette) 1861: A procession was then formed, headed
- 5 May 2020
Treviscoe is a village south of St Dennis Colloquialism = Visca) With appreciation to Alan Blake. The first mention we find of Treviscoe Band, often referred to as Visca Band, is during the 1890s and following that, it seems to become a busy little band. The members were certainly
- 5 May 2020