An uplifting composition from the pen of Keith Busby of Helston Town Band with more than a hint of that town’s favourite piece of music. Included with the kind permission of Keith Busby (composer) and Helston Town Band (performers)
Monty Pearce (1933 to 2010) in 1965, composer and member of Redruth Town Band (Photo: Henry Parkinson courtesy Paddy Bradley, Redruth) Poldice played by Camborne Town Band conducted by Leonard Adams with commentary by Phillip Hunt – from “Sounds of Brass” and included here by kind permission of BBC
By Tony Mansell It may well be that many folk are unaware of the historical connection between Camborne Town Band and the great manufacturing company of Holman Brothers Ltd. Nicholas Holman founded Holman Brothers Ltd in 1801, in Camborne, and although its name is forever linked with mining and mining
Richard Trethewey and Camborne Town Band perform Mike O'Connors "Geevor Lads"
Jim Pinch of Indian Queens Band first played at the West of England Bandsmen’s Festival in 1920 and here he recalls his memories of the early days of this contest. Jim Pinch in conversation at the 1998 contest with Phillip Hunt and included here by kind permission of BBC
During the early 1990s Monty Pearce and Denzil Richards decided to write the history of Redruth Town Band and the result was the publication of the book “Still Blawin’”. The cover refers to it being “An attempt to record the history…” but that is somewhat modest as they made an
You have to be of a certain age to remember Fred Roberts and those of us who do, will recall those days with a mixture of emotions. Fred, or Mr Roberts, as he was always known in the band room, commanded respect. He was one of the giants of Cornish
Monty Pearce (1933 to 2010) in 1965, composer and member of Redruth Town Band (Photo: Henry Parkinson courtesy Paddy Bradley, Redruth) Treskerby played by Bodmin Town Band conducted by Leonard Adams – from “Sounds of Brass” and included here by kind permission of BBC Radio Devon/BBC Radio Cornwall
Monty Pearce (1933 to 2010) in 1965, composer and member of Redruth Town Band (Photo: Henry Parkinson courtesy Paddy Bradley, Redruth) Tresavean played by Camborne Town Band conducted by Leonard Adams with commentary by Phillip Hunt – from “Sounds of Brass” and included here by kind permission of BBC
July 2020 C Leonard Hender By Tony Mansell Born: 1909 in Helston Lived: Helston Married: Flora Died: 1967 in Mullion Leonard Hender was born in Helston in 1909 and played a significant role in brass banding at Helston, with the Cornwall Youth Brass Band and with the Cornwall