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Band History:
Timperley Brass Band - History 1909 - ???
We are currently putting together this section to show the history of the band; it seems we have our centenary next year, unless you know different?
If you are able to help by providing any information about the band before it disbanded in 2005 particularly between the Second World War and 1999 then please let us know. Any old photographs, or information would be gratefully received.
If you are able to help, please contact one of out members on the contact us page.
22 June 1909
Decided to try and form a Brass Band, therefore committee been formed. £30 - £40 be needed for instruments, music etc. appeal for Subscribers on behalf of Committee:-
W. Thomas, 36 St Andrew’s Ave, Timperley
T. Cotterill, 11 Lime Grove, Timp
J. Cotterill “ “
W. Maxwell, Moss Lane, timp
H. Peers c/o Mrs Hill, Quarry Bank, Timp
E. Doig, Grove View, Grove Lane, Timp
J.H. Pearson, 3 Skirwith Terrace, Timp.
18 Dec 1909
“The Village Band” - Newly formed subscription brass band held its first parade last Saturday and made a very creditable appearance under the leadership of Mr. J.H. Pearson. In evening band played selections in St Andrew’s School.
17 July 1910
“Timperley Subscription Brass Band” - Musical Festival for the Timperley District Nurse Fund will be held on Timperley Recreation Ground, Wash Lane on Sunday July 17, 1910.
Programme 1 penny.
Euphonium solo by Bandsman Hilton.
Lurries for the platform lent by Mrs Berry, Mr Leigh, Mr Booth, Mr Daniels, Mr Jackson & Mrs German.
Mrs Warmisham gave the case of scaffolding poles – for decorating etc.
Nov 1910
Timperley Subscription Brass Band
Accounts etc – 1st year Dated Nov 1910
President: John Arnold Esq, JP, CC.
Vice-Pres: John Lambert Esq
Committee: G. Lathrope, G. Maddocks, R.Clarke, W. Fearnley, C. Smith, E. Gaytor
Hon Sec: H. Jackson, Brentwood Ave, Timp
Hon Treas: Chas. Taylor, Stainton Terrace, Timp
Chairman: Chas, Bradburn, Moss Lane, Timp
Conductor: J.H. Pearson, Grove Lane, Timp
Indebted to Messrs Highams for £80 for instruments.
Officials for 1911: Fearnley, Lathrope, J.Muirhead, C.Bradburn, F.Butler, J.Wheeler.
Chas Taylor Treas, G.Maddocks Sec., E. Gaytor Chair.
Another mention, no date
Conductor: J.H.Pearson, 27 Grove Lane, Timp
Dec 1922
Timperley & District Prize Band – Memorial to members.
service at church and war memorial.
“Following this brief but touching ceremony, a move was made in the direction of the Band Room, where Mr. John Arnold, president of the band, unveiled a memorial tablet in commemoration of the fact that 13 members of the band joined H.M. Forces during the war and that three of them made the supreme sacrifice. After the unveiling, the Curate offered prayers for the consecration of the memorial.”
[Don’t know where location is for this. HP]
July 1923
Timperley & District Prize Band
Need new instruments £500
Generous offer by Mr F.A. Tomlinson £50.
Treasurer of Appeal Fund - Alfred J. Adams, Edenhurst, Thorley Lane, Timp.
July 1929
Timperley & District Prize Band – leaflet
Erection of New Premises
Appeal in connection with the provision of a suitable HQ. House to house collection to raise money to buy building material etc for erection of a Band Room. Indebted to Mr. F.W [sic] Tomlinson of Timperley who has generously provided 600 sq yds of land adjoining Stockport Road, and we are doing the building ourselves.
Band been established for 18 yrs, record for charity is well known and in contest this year already won 4 prizes
A Bandsman in full uniform will call in the course of a few days with a collecting box.
Band will call and play at an early date to thank.
H. Fleet (Chair), J. Saynor (Hon Treas), J. Niven (Asst Sec),
Jas Archer (HonSec) 16 Moss View, Altrincham
[This source of information only goes up to about 1929.]
Additional information:
Mr Derbyshire, was head gardener at Hardy’s, at Pickering Lodge about 1919, then at Brackendene [D.Massey?] – played cornet in Timperley Band.
Timperley Silver Band - was called the “Timperley Wet Weather Band” – every time they turned out, it rained.
Timperley Silver Band -Jim Sowerbutts played cornet in the old Timperley Silver Band.Regularly there were bands in the parks – John Leigh Park, then Stamford Park – alternate Sundays
Some past members - Mr Pearson (photo at Christ Church Timperley Rose Queen Festival?). Members of the band included Billy Rodney, Bob Whitfield, Jim Saynor, Harry Fleet, Jimmy Laurie, Jack Litherland & Jack Warrington.
Many thanks to Hazel Pryor for the above information.
The recent story ... so far!
Timperley had a brass band for many years until the later 1950's. In 1999 the band was reformed by a small group of enthusiasts and, under the musical direction of Graham Hetherington, went from strength to strength.
In 2000, the bands first year of contesting, they won The Buxton Entertainment Contest, Pontins, the Wilkinsons North West Open and the Widnes Open as well as taking 1st place at 8 of the venues at the Tameside Whit Friday Marches. 2001 saw continued success with 1st place at the Tameside Open, and a 3rd place at Preston and further victories at the Whit Friday marches
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The bands greatest success came in 2002, when they were awarded 1st place at the North West Area. The band then traveled to the National Finals to take 4th place and promote the band into the 3rd Section.
Once in the 3rd Section, the band continued where they had left off, taking 3rd place at Pontins in 2002, and in 2003 4th place at the North West Area |
Tony Kenney and Syd Wood - Areas 2002 - Click picture for full story: |
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Timperley Band in July 2002 - Performing at the Larkhill Centre, Timperley, under the batton of Graham Hetherington. |
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