Now Cradock was the Treble man and stepp’d ‘long with his toe; And casting of his eyes around, commanded them where to go. They pulled away with courage bold, which did their hearts revive; Sweet music then was swiftly heard [with] one two three four five. They went out to

Wadebridge is a civil parish and town straddling the River Camel 5 miles upstream from Padstow   1856: “… Accordingly, on Wednesday last the fete took place. Triumphal arches were erected, the Wadebridge Band was in attendance, and the parish bells, which had long been silent, sent forth their tuneful melodies.”(25 April

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