Manaccan is a civil parish and village on the Lizard peninsula about five miles south-southwest of Falmouth

 

Unknown formation date.

1873 to 1888: William Martin of Manaccan Band played during this period. This is the only proof we have that this outfit existed at that time. (John Brush)

If the first report is correct then Manaccan Band disbanded, and re-formed in 1907.

1907: It has been decided to form a band for the parish of Manaccan, and Mr Edwin Nicholls, late bandmaster of Porthallow Band, has been appointed the leader. (10 January 1907 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)

1908 circa:  Porthallow Band active to this date. (Phillip Hunt from Cornish Studies Library archives)

1920s: Combined with St Martin Band to become Manaccan and St Martin Band – presumably due to the lack of players in both bands. (John Brush)

1920s: The two bands split and it became Manaccan Band again. (John Brush)

1926 or later: St Martin players joined Manaccan Band. (John Brush)

1942: Manaccan Band players helped Gweek Band play at the Gweek Hospital Sunday. (John Brush)

1946: Manaccan Band disbanded. (John Brush)

1950: “… Mr Cuttance was interested in the Manaccan Band, being one the earliest members. Nearly 30 years ago, with his brother, Mr E W Cuttance (now bandmaster of Truro City …” 14 August 1950 – Western Morning News)

 

 

 

Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)

 

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