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Sunday 5th April - Good Performance, Disappointing Result
The band competed at the West of England Regional Championships, 3rd Section in Torquay on the weekend of 14th/15th March. After an early number 3 draw the band put in a solid show which on the whole we were happy with. There were moments of unease which we were aware of, but we felt the overall musical picture would be satisfying enough to secure a top 6 finish. We were then however disappointed to come home in 10th place.
The band have a busy summer season coming up commencing this month with a concert at Highnam Court, Gloucester on Saturday April 25th. We will commence playing at 11 o'clock for an hour and invite all to come along and support. The band will be then competing at the annual Weston Super Mare Competition on Sunday 17th May. Before that however the band will be making their debut at the Ebbw Vale SEWBBA Contest at the leisure centre in Ebbw Vale. This contest is on Saturday 16th May so this weekend promises to be a busy one for the band. For the current grading tables for the West of England 3rd Section, Click Here
Thanks must go to Berry Hill Band for the use of their band room in the lead up to the contest. We must also extend our warmest congratulations to Lydbrook Silver Band and Steve Sykes who finished in 3rd Place in the Championship Section. A tremendous achievement, well done!
On the personal front, we are pleased to welcome Mark Ellis to the band on 2nd Baritone and Tim Colebrook gets promotion to Solo Baritone.
Friday 13th March - Twittering from Torquay
Saturday will see the band perform "The Once and Future King" by Andrew Baker at the West of England Regional 3rd Section Finals. They will be competing against 15 other bands from the West of England area for the elusive prize of qualification to the National Finals in Harrogate this September. You can follow the band this weekend on their Twitter account (Click Here) and full results will be posted when we get them. We would like to send our very best of luck to the other Forest Bands competing at Torquay and also to our friends at St. Stythians in Cornwall.
Sunday 22nd February - Awards Evening
The Pillowell Silver Band held their awards evening last night, 21st February and an enjoyable evening was had by all at the Miners Arms, Whitecroft. This gave the band an opportunity to reflect on their success for 2008 and to look forward to an even better 2009. As well as this the MD, Steve presented members of band various awards for their commitment and effort throughout the year.
Bandsman of the Year : Hayley Norris
Most Improved Player Under 16 : Sophie Collier
Most Improved Player Over 16 : Jo Hanley and Josh Ruck
Contest Performance of the Year : Lucy Nelmes
Section of the Year : Tenor Horns (Team Horn!)
The Goldfish of the Year Award : John Price
Also 3 long term members and associates of the band were awarded life membership. They are; Brian Watkins; Brian Nelmes and Sylvia Beddis. Congratulations to everyone and we now move forward into 2009 and beyond.
Wednesday 4th February - Another Personal Update
The Pillowell Silver Band are pleased to welcome Sam Horton on cornet. Sam, a student at Whitecross School is looking forward to a challenging career at Pillowell. It is with sadness that we have to say goodbye to Gareth Davis on percussion. Gareth has been with the band all through his school career and is now joining our friends at Bream Silver.
Monday 19th January - Personal Update
The Pillowell Silver Band are proud to announce the signing of Tim Colebrook on baritone. Tim brings a wealth of experience to the band having previously played for Chinnor Silver Band and Kidlington Concert Brass in the championship section. Stalwart and all round superb bandsman, John Price beefs up our already strong back row as he moves from baritone to 3rd cornet.