In the 1930s Mithian had its own musical quartet providing entertainment at various venues. The singers shown in the photograph were Norman Rose, Leonard Tippett (tenor), Franklyn Ennor (base) and Hedley Roberts. The accompanying pianist was Connie Mitchell. Leonard Tippett was killed in a motorcycle accident in 1935 and John
The CNMA wishes to record its thanks to Alison England, Edwin Williams’ granddaughter, for granting permission for this composition to be included here
As someone once said, “I don’t really know if ‘tis meant to be the Flora, the Floral or the Furry but we aren’t that much fussed really”. It has also been called the Faddy and the Foray but for this article I will refer to it as the Flora …
Charles Chegwyn By Tony Mansell Henry Chegwyn (1829-1924), Charlie’s father, was born and died in Trevella, a house in Algers (Algiers on maps), Feock, which his father had built. He was a stonemason and at least two of his children, including Charles who is the subject of this article,
Well, this poster promises “A Great Day” at Goonown (St Agnes) which was, no doubt, very memorable because the men were doing the work – no doubt under the watchful eyes of the ladies! We are grateful to the organisers for including the full date (1910): the year is often
March 1906 (Photo: courtesy Margaret Davey) Back row: 1) Harries, 2) Osborn, 3) Reynolds, 4) J. Chynoweth, 5) Albert Harper, 6) Willcocks, 7) J. Squire, 8) Tremewan, 9) William Harper. Middle row: 10) Hocking, 11) Mitchell, 12) Letcher, 13) Angwin, 14) Uren, 15) Mitchell, 16) Fred Harper. Front row: 17)
St Agnes is a large village on the north coast of Cornwall about five miles north of Redruth and ten miles southwest of Newquay. 1837: The earliest date we have for a St Agnes Band event is the laying of the foundation stone for the British School in
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