Penmarth is a hamlet in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom, about 4 miles (6.4 km) west of Penryn and about 4 miles (6.4 km) south of Redruth.
The hamlet is often referred to as Carnmenellis.
Also known as Carnmenellis Band.
Unknown formation date.
1891: On Saturday, Carnmenellis Brass Band visited Helston and gave a choice selection of marches and other music in the street. (21 May 1891 – Cornishman)
1891: The party was accompanied by the Carnmenellis Brass Band. (16 July 1891 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1892: Music was contributed by the Carnmenellis Band. (14 July 1892 – Cornishman)
1892: Stithians Agricultural Association. Penmarth Brass Band was in attendance, and played various selections, which pleased the country folk. (14 July 1892 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1893: The 28th annual festival of the Bible-Christian Sunday-school was held to the music of the Carnmenellis Brass Band. (20 July 1893 – Cornishman)
1894: Carnmenellis band, with commendable fortitude, played lively selections of music to prevent the depressing weather having too great an effect. (19 July 1894 – Cornishman)
1894: Stithians Agricultural Show. Carnmenellis Brass Band also played selections, and the arrangements at the yard did credit to the secretary and committee. (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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