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 the bands 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. Details of any performances that I have found are included in
the Recreation in Rotherham >> What's On >> Events Diary month by month pages.
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. The Band competes and performs both locally and nationally, and is currently ranked in the 3rd section.
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. The Band competes and performs both locally and nationally, and is currently ranked in the 3rd section.
Maltby Miners Welfare Band (also has a training band).
From Keith
"Please note that Maltby Miners’ Welfare Band can now be found at www.maltbyband.co.uk."
South Yorkshire Police Band
The band rehearses at Rotherham Police Station, Main Street, Rotherham Wednesday and Sunday www.southyorks.police.uk/band.
Sunnyside Serenaders
Show band for 5 - 16 years olds. Tel. 01709 530738.
Thorpe Hesley Brass Band
Thorpe Hesley, Rotherham. Tel .0114 245 1792 or Email. chil2katyahoo.co.uk.(remember to replace at with @).
Thurcroft Welfare Band (also has a training band)
Rotherham Tel. not known.
Whiston Brass Band
The band meets for practice at the Manorial Barn, Chaff Lane, Whiston on Wednesday and Sundays - for the Senior Band 8 - 9.30pm. There is also The Barn Brass ensemble for beginners
which meets on the same days 6.30 - 7.30pm. Tel. John Johnson 01709 375800. Visit the website www.whistonbrass.co.uk.