St Newlyn East is a civil parish and village approximately three miles south of Newquay
1911: St Newlyn East Band formed. (Band Website)
Newlyn East Band 1911 – the year that they were formed (Photo: courtesy Dick Coles)
Norman Halls (future conductor), aged 11 in front row had swapped instruments with his brother Llewellyn, first left in back row
1911: W Hawkey, first St Newlyn East Band MD. (Band Website)
1911: Newlyn East Sports. Newlyn Brass Band rendered selections during the afternoon. (4 May 1911 – Royal Cornwall Gazette)
1912: Tea was served in the pit, and the remainder of the evening was spent in games. Selections were rendered by Newlyn East Brass Band, who have made rapid progress. (27 June 1912 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)
Newlyn East Band 1912 (Names: courtesy Dick Coles)
The Band in their new uniforms made by band member and tailor, Elisha Halls
Back row includes: J Nankerris, William Hawkey, W Phillips
Middle row includes: G Tamblyn, Norman Halls, S Argall, H Hawkey
Front row includes George Bone, T Moses, E Halls, T Nankerris, L Halls, B Halls
S Berryman with drum
St Newlyn East Band members Circa 1912 (Photo: courtesy Alan Blake)
St Newlyn East Band Circa 1912 (Photo: courtesy Alan Blake)
St Newlyn East Brass Band 1912
1912: St Newlyn East Band took part in the proceedings. The fete was on behalf of the Nursing Fund and to provide funds for the repair of Cubert … (8 August 1912 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)
1913: W Hawkey wrote the history of St Newlyn East Band. (Band Website)
1914: Name change to St Newlyn East Ambulance Band. (Contest archive)
1914: L Abrams, St Newlyn East Ambulance Band MD. (Contest archive)
1914: St Newlyn East Ambulance Band played at Mingoose Tea. (RCG 16th July 1914)
St Newlyn East Ambulance Band room in a work hut in Downy Lane. (Band Website)
St Newlyn East Ambulance Band room at the Butts often using candles and oil stoves. (Band Website)
This piece of verse was discovered by Paul Phillips, Federation of Old Cornwall Societies Dialect Recorder. It has been partly restored and is followed by a transcription which is somewhat easier to read. It is an accurate portrayal of the band’s early history.
Name reverted to Newlyn East Band. (Contest archive)
1919: St Newlyn East Band winners of the Hawke Challenge Shield and the De Lacy Cup at the West of England Bandsmen’s Fesival at Bugle
1920: Tretherras, Newquay, sports. Newlyn East Band was in attendance. (29 April 1920 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)
1920: The procession formed in the village, headed the Newlyn East Band, under Mr A Abram, and to the strains of a stirring march. (27 May 1920 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)
1924: Newlyn East Band contesting under George Cave. (Contest archive)
1925 to 1932: Newlyn East Band contesting under A W Parker. (Contest archive)
1927: Newlyn East Prize Band played during the afternoon and evening. (26 July 1927 – Western Morning News)
1928: Newquay. In fine weather thousands of visitors and residents watched the procession. The Newquay Town Band and Newlyn East Band supplied the music. (22 June 1928 – Western Morning News)
1928: The friendly societies were accompanied by Newquay Town Band and Newlyn East Band, members of the Ambulance Brigade, Scouts, and Girl Guides. (21 August 1928 – Western Morning News)
1933: Newlyn East Band room built in Halt Road. (Band Website)
(Photo: courtesy Barry Skinner)
Newlyn East Band – date unknown
1938: Newlyn East Band contesting under L Abrams or Abrahams MD. (Contest archive)
1939: The flora dance was headed by St Newlyn East Band. (24 August 1939 – West Briton and Cornwall Advertiser)
1945: Tug-of-war and Donkey Racing. Newlyn East Band will be in attendance. (21 July 1945 – Western Morning News)
1946 to 1948: Newlyn East Band contesting under George Cave. (Contest archive)
1949: Newlyn East Band contesting under R Polmounter. (Contest archive)
1954: N Halls, Newlyn East Band MD. (Contest archive)
1960s: The Skinner family join Newlyn East Band – Kevin (cornet), Basil (cornet), Barry (euphonium), Clive (baritone), Shaun (cornet) and Teresa (cornet). (Band Website)
Mike Trebilcock: “St Newlyn East Band 1960s , I recognise my uncle Jim Trebilcock right column, second from the back without a hat.” (Photo: courtesy Sam Withecombe)
1965: Newlyn East Band contesting under Albert Morcom. (Contest archive)
1966: N L George, Newlyn East Band MD.
1974: A Verran, Newlyn East Band MD.
1993: Barry Skinner, Newlyn East Band MD.
Other Newlyn East Band MDs: W Bidgood, A Taylor, K Morgan, J Halls, E Rickard. (Band Website)
Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)
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