A Brief
History of the Band
The Vernon Building Society Band as it is now known, first
started within the Poynton coal mining community and was
supported by the mine owners, the Vernon family. It is not
known for certain when the band began, but records from
1832 stating that new uniforms had been purchased by Lady
Vernon suggest that it has existed for well over 160 years.
In 1988, the Vernon Building Society became the band's
sponsors. The Stockport-based society, which celebrated its
75th anniversary during 1999 provides uniforms and
sponsorship, and so safeguards the continued existence of
the band.
The band is well known in the world of brass band music,
performs regularly around the UK and has won many prizes in
contest events.
In May 1999, it was announced that a lottery grant
application had been successful for the purchase of new
instruments. The existing instruments were donated to two
local schools, Vernon Junior School and Poynton County High
School, with the aim of benefiting children and encouraging
the playing of brass instruments.
