Brindle Brass Band

About

Brindle Brass Band was originally formed circa 1810 as the Brindle Temperance Band, making it possibly the oldest brass band in the region, and indeed one of the oldest in the country. At first the band was closely linked to the Temperance Society in order to promote the abstinence from alcohol within the working classes, an ideal that has thankfully waned over recent years!

There is hearsay evidence passed down through members of a local family with direct connections through successive generations that the band was formed in 1804 by John Rigby, a weaver of Whittle le Woods, who was followed by his son, John (1816-86) a quarryman, who is described on the marriage certificates of three of his children as a bandmaster. During this time the band was based at the Bay Horse Inn in Whittle le Woods and subsequently, they moved on to other local pubs.

By the 1900’s the band was becoming increasingly well established within the local community and made regular appearances at walking days and fields around the villages of Higher Walton and Walton-le-Dale – a tradition that still continues today.

During the late 1950’s and 1960’s the band became known to a wider audience of football supporters by performing during the half-time interval of home games at Preston North End Football Club, these including the home team’s signature tune ‘Margie’.

Since the 1970’s, Brindle Band has become well known for its ability to entertain by extending its repertoire to include contemporary pop arrangements and music from the shows as well as more traditional brass band arrangements.

Find us

We’re a friendly & welcoming band, who’re always more than happy to see new faces at our rehearsals!

We practice twice a week;

Monday: 20:00 – 21:45
Thursday: 20:00 – 21:45

We practice at;

Walton-Le-Dale Community Centre.
42 Higher Walton Rd,
Walton-le-Dale,
Preston
PR5 4HB

Always check Sometimes rehersals can change and be cancelled at short notice. We advise you to let us know if you plan on popping in!

Job List

You can see Brindle Brass Band at the following events, this year.

2019

January

27th January, Sunday – Preston Contest

February

24th February, Sunday – Blackpool Contest

March

29th March, Friday – St. Leonards Church, Walton-Le-Dale

April

No April Dates

May

27th May, Bank Holiday Monday – Garstang

June

8th June, Saturday – Kirkham Club Day

14th June, Friday – Whit Friday Marches

15th June, Saturday – St. Michaels March & Concert

16th June, Sunday – Kirkby Lonsdale Contest

22nd June, Saturday – Lytham

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July

6th July, Saturday – Lytham St. Annes

7th July, Sunday – Brindle

August

4th August , Sunday – Botanic Gardens, Southport

September

22nd September, Sunday – Darwen Contest

October

No October Dates

November

9th November, Saturday – Remembrance Concert

10th November, Sunday – Remembrance Day – Preston (AM) / Whittle (PM)

December

1st December, Sunday – Marton Methodist Church Concert

7th December, Saturday – Hoghton Village Hall Concert

8th December, Sunday – Feniscowles Golf Club

19th December, Thursday – Preston Masonic Hall

TBC – Norbrek Tennis Club Concert

Contact

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