Christmas Wishes
updated Dec 2007

The players and commitee would like to thank all who have helped and supported the band over the last 12 months and to wish everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!

Our Christmas concert Fancy Dress pictures can be found under the Gallery section. (Click the one above for a large version). Thanks to Keith Tysall for taking them.

Finally, our latest concert pics can also be found there.

CD Out Now! – Plus other news
updated Dec 2007

The Vernon Building Society Poynton Brass Band have just released their latest CD, entitled 'Musical Reflections', which includes a variety of pieces that cover a wide repertoire.

Recorded by Doyen, the CD was undertaken at ‘Warren Wood Primary School’ over one weekend during September.

The band has been planning to do a CD for the last few years after their previous CD, 'Individually Yours' sold over a 1000 copies and was regularly featured on John Maines Radio programme GMR Brass, now Radio Manchester.

The band’s Musical Director, Alan Lawton MBE said: "This is the best CD we've ever done with the band" and goes on to add "the five soloists on the CD together have over 90 years service with the band, 4 of which joined at an early age and progressed to the principal seats which today is very rare"

The CD will be available from beginning of December at a cost of £10. Click on the CD cover (left hand side) for track listing and to order a copy today.

The artwork for the CD was designed by the bands talented Bb Bass player Matt Smith.

From left to right John Anderson; Sarah Johnson with new CD cover; Sarah Dawson; Tony Wyatt & Andrew Lawton.

For those with a keen eye you may have noticed the fading pictures have been updated on every page within the website.

Finally, a picture gallery from our Bramhall Concert has been added. Pictures taken by Keith Tysall.

The Latest News... updated
updated Nov 2007

The Players pictures have been updated to 'tie' in with our new CD artwork. Check them out in 'The Band' section.

Our NEW CD (out soon) track listing can be found by clicking here.

Also, pictures taken by Keith Tysall on Armistice Day can be viewed by clicking here.

CD Recording
updated Sept 2007

Last weekend (22nd & 23rd Sept) the band recorded their latest CD at Warren Wood Primary School. Doyen did the recording, many thanks to them. The NEW CD will be available for the Christmas Season.

Pictures of the day can be found by clicking here.

Also, pictures of our latest concert can be found on the Gallery page.

Hello & Goodbye
updated Sept 2007

Two new faces have joined the ranks, Sam Simpson & Dale Hitchen join the band on 3rd Cornet & Bb Bass respectively. Welcome to both. Their profiles to be added soon.

Andrew Duncan (Bb Bass) has had to leave the band due to college commitments. The band wish him well and thank him for his effort and support he put in during his time with the band. GOOD LUCK ANDY!

Latest New Member
updated Aug 2007

Matthew James born Wednesday 13th June 2007, weighing 7lb 1oz
Picture shows:- Jenny, Matthew, Paul & Samantha.

All for Chaaarity, pop pickers!
updated Aug 2007

Tony's Garden Party saw the band and followers raise over £600 for Cancer Research last weekend, with the help of a fantastic donation of the burgers & sausages from ‘Hazeldines’ Butchers & Bakers of Commercial Road, Hazel Grove and, bread rolls from Asda in Stockport. Keith's pictures can be found by clicking here.

Places everyone
updated July 2007

Brighouse March and Hymn Contest saw the Town Hall Square packed once more this year and we are pleased to announce the Band gained 3rd Place.

Results:
1. Pennine Brass (£500)
2. Marsden Silver (Ossett Brewery) (£250)
3. Vernon Building Society Poynton (£100)
4. The Lindley Band
5. United Co-op Yorkshire Brass
Many thanks to all who 'helped out' that day.

Other News, Mark Snowden has moved from front row onto Soprano. Therefore, we are now looking for another Solo Cornet Player.

Whit Friday
updated June 2007

A busy Whit Friday saw the band come 9th overall within the Saddleworth area. Pictures can be found here.

Also, Keith Tysall has uploaded his pictures from The Senior Trophy, which can be found here.

Win one, lose one & drop one
updated May 2007

Our Eb Bass Player Jimmy Tew has done himself pround recently in the Elland Slow Melody contest, 13th May, where he came first. Well done Jim!

Open Age:
1. Jim Tew (Vernon Building Society (Poynton))
2. Ian Gill (YBS Concert)
3. Stephanie Butler (Blakeley)

Veterans (Over 40):
1. Jim Tew Vernon Building Society (Poynton))
2. Ian Gill (YBS Concert)
3. Janet Taylor (Friendly Band)

Full results can be found on 4Barsrest or click here.

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After 5 years with the band on Soprano, Gareth Edwards (NED), leaves the band in July due to work commitments. Ned is moving to Luton where he has found a position as a Music Teacher. Good luck Neddy!

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...and finally, a rotten result (18th out of 20) at the Spring Festival, Winter Gardens, Blackpool last weekend (19th May) means the VBS Poynton Band has been relegated from the Senior Trophy. Although we may be invited back next year. Fingers crossed then!

Pictures of the day can be found here...
1) A Pub Interlude
2) Happy Moment
3) Jimmy Tew Fans
4) Our New Coach Driver

Pictures by Jimmy Tew

Two Eds are better than one!
updated April 2007

The band welcomes two new players. Edward Bell who joins us on 3rd Cornet from The Marple Band and Eddie Webb, 2nd Trombone comes from Staybridge Old Band. Both their profiles have been added.

UPDATE Latest pictures from our recent VPs Concert can be found on the Gallery page.

Not the result we were after!
updated March 2007

After several long hard weeks rehearsing the 'areas' test piece, the band took part in the regionals last weekend (11th March). The first time in a while competing in the Championship section didn't go well, as we came last.

We now focus our attention to the Spring Festival test piece and to our busy concert schedule.

Pictures can be found by clicking here.

Many thanks to Andy Silman for 'helping out' on trombone.

...news update...
updated January 2007

Our job list is now up-to-date with another year packed full of concerts and contests around the region. View or download the latest job list today! Click here

Hazel Taylor, 3rd Cornet has left the band due to work commitments. The Band wish her well and thank her for the short time she spent with them. So, if any young cornet players out there would like to join a North West Championship Section Band, please get in touch via our contact list.

Keith Tysall, our resident photographer has been busy updating his portfolio of the band during 2006. You can see these photos using the links below.

Keith's Photo Links
Jenny’s Surprise
Christmas Concert
Christmas Party
Heald Green
Remembrance Sunday
Wellspring Charity Concert

Yet Another Win!
updated January 2007

So early on in 2007 and not the Band this time, the website has won Website of the Month (December 2006) in The Mouthpiece.com online poll.

As the competition winner, the VBS Poynton Band website will receive:
* A graphic tMP WWW Site of the Month award image (see below)
* An entry in the tMP WWW Site of the Month Roll Call
* One month promotional banner on tMP
* A tMP “Interview” to be published as an article to further promote the website.

The Website designer (Ian Moffett, 2nd Cornet) is delighted with the result and pleased that his design is being noticed for the benefit of the Band.