Carnmenellis Hill gives its name to the area of west Cornwall, between Redruth, Helston and Penryn. The hill itself is situated approximately three miles south of Redruth

 

Also known as Penmarth Brass Band.

 

1891: Carnmenellis Brass Band vat Helston. (21 May 1891 – Cornishman)

1891: The party was accompanied by the Carnmenellis Brass Band. (16 July 1891 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1892: Music contributed by the Carnmenellis Band. (14 July 1892 – Cornishman)

1892: Penmarth Brass Band at Stithians Agricultural Association. (14 July 1892 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1893: Carnmenellis Brass Band at the 28th annual festival of the Bible-Christian Sunday-school. (20 July 1893 – Cornishman)

1894: Carnmenellis band played. (19 July 1894 – Cornishman)

1894: Carnmenellis Brass Band at Stithians Agricultural Show. (19 July 1894 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)

1895: Carnmenellis Brass Band was present. (19 July 1895 – Cornubian and Redruth Times)

Unknown closure date.

 

 

Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)

 

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