Bands - Brass & Otherwise
Despite the demise of the mining industry which was the backbone of many of the bands in and around Rotherham, most of them seem to have survived and are enjoying life. Some of the bands have training bands to encourage youngsters and beginners to take up banding so if you've a fancy to learn the euphonium this is the right page to visit.
Dinnington Colliery Band (also has a training band)
The band was formed in 1904 by miners from County Durham who came to South Yorkshire to help sink the new Dinnington Colliery. It celebrated its centenary in 2004. The Band is a traditional Brass Band located in the village of Dinnington, South Yorkshire, UK and featured on the BBC series "A Band for Britain" in 2010.
Maltby Miners Welfare Band (also has a training band).
"Formed in 1911, Maltby Miners Welfare Band has been active for almost a century. We are based in Maltby, a town close to Rotherham, in South Yorkshire."Website www.maltbyband.org.uk.
Rotherham Town Brass Band formerly Whiston Brass Band
Tel. John Johnson 44 (0)1709 375800. Visit the website www.rotherhamtownbrassband.co.uk.
South Yorkshire Police Brass Band
South Yorkshire Police Brass Band is a traditional British Brass Band based in Rotherham, South Yorkshire. The band rehearses at Rotherham Police Station, Main Street, Rotherham. Website www.policeband.co.uk
Sunnyside Serenaders
Show band for 5 - 16 years olds. Tel. 44 (0)1709 530738.
Thorpe Hesley Brass Band
Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham.
"We need more members. We have got the instruments. We just need you to come and join us. We meet on Sunday 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. in the Community Centre."Tel. 44 (0)114 245 1792 or Email chil2katyahoo.co.uk.(remember to replace at with @).
Thurcroft Welfare Band (also has a training band)
They rehearse on Tuesdays and Thursdays 7.30 - 9.30pm at the Band Room, West Street, Thurcroft. The training band meet Saturday morning 9.30 - 10.30pm. Tel. 44 (0)1909 569681. Website www.thurcroftwelfareband.co.uk.
Details of any performances that I have found are included in the Recreation - Rotherham Events - Monthly Events Diary month by month pages.