St Neot is a civil parish and village between Bodmin and Liskeard
Unknown formation date.
1860: St Neot Band enlivened the proceedings by playing some appropriate pieces. (14 July 1860 – Cornish Times)
1888: St Neot. An entertainment was given in aid of the funds of the St Neot Brass Band, in the Board Schools, on Wednesday week. The entertainment consisted of pieces performed by the band, piano solos … (10 February 1888 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1888: Sports in the meadow, and the St Neot Brass Band, under Mr Ferris, enlivened the proceedings with music. (23 August 1888 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1890: Monday was as fine and over 400 people had tea, while St Neot Band, under the directorship of Mr W Hodge Ferris, played some pieces. (31 July 1890 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1891: St Neot Brass Band was engaged. (13 August 1891 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1893: The procession was headed by the St Neot’s Band and Foresters. (15 June 1893 – Cornishman)
1894: St Neot Brass Band was engaged for the day. (28 June 1894 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1896: Altarnun Friendly Society procession was headed by the new banner and the St Neot Brass Band. (30 May 1896 – Cornish & Devon Post)
1896: The children will assemble at the Chapel, and (weather permitting) proceed to Dozmary Pool, headed by the St Neot Brass Band, where a public tea will be provided for the children and visitors. (20 June 1896 – Cornish & Devon Post)
1896: Monday being fine weather, they were Joined by the Primitive Methodists on Cheesewring, and, headed by the St Neot Brass Band, proceeded to Dozmare Pool, where they partook of tea. (8 August 1896 – Cornish & Devon Post)
1896: During the afternoon the St Neot Brass Band played several of their popular airs and selections, and at intervals merry peals were rung on the bells in the tower. (31 October 1896 – Cornish & Devon Post)
1899: St Neot Church Festival. In the afternoon the school children, headed by St Neot Brass Band, paraded the village with banners from the school to the church, where, after service, prizes were given for good conduct. (3 August 1899 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
St Neot Band (Probably!)
1901: St Neot Brass Band “still active”. (John Brush)
Unknown closure date.
Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)
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