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)
1905: Helston Flora Day (Photo: Griffiths & Leaver, Helston) Although the name Flora or Furry is widely used for this group of dances it has not always been the case. In the late 18th century, it was known as the Faddy and differentiated from the Furry which was the name
1840: Wrestling: the attendance of the Helston Band greatly enlivened the sports. (31 July 1840 – Royal Cornwall Gazette) 1847: “Helston Grammar School Regatta. On Wednesday the 26th ult, the scholars of the Helston Grammar School were invited by the Rev. Canon Rogers to spend the day at Penrose, and
Contesting Not all bands enter competitions and there are some which shun the contest stage, preferring to concentrate their efforts in providing music for local events. For most players, though, contesting has always been an important part of brass banding, the reason that they spend so many hours trying to
Contesting Not all bands enter competitions and there are some which shun the contest stage, preferring to concentrate their efforts in providing music for local events. For most players, though, contesting has always been an important part of brass banding, the reason that they spend so many hours trying to
Contesting Not all bands enter competitions and there are some which shun the contest stage, preferring to concentrate their efforts in providing music for local events. For most players, though, contesting has always been an important part of brass banding, the reason that they spend so many hours trying to