Welsh title for Burry Port Town Band
Burry Port Town Band have been crowned Welsh First Section Champions, after beating off the challenge of six other bands at the Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships in Swansea’s Brangwyn Hall.
Having finished the 2011 season in fine style, winning the last two contests of the year, the band maintained their fine run of form in a result which earned them a qualifying place at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham in September, and which also ensured that they regained their Championship Section status after just two years in the First Section.
Having finished the 2011 season in fine style, winning the last two contests of the year, the band maintained their fine run of form in a result which earned them a qualifying place at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham in September, and which also ensured that they regained their Championship Section status after just two years in the First Section.
The band’s Soprano Cornet player Jayne Thomas also added to her growing collection of “Best Instrumentalist” awards, picking up where she left off at the Blaenavon contest in November.
Gareth John, the band’s spokesman, said, "The band has really been building towards this performance over the last two months or so. We finished the 2011 season in good form, winning the last two contests of the year and we’re already looking forward to going to the National Finals in September and representing Wales.”
Part of the band’s planning for Cheltenham is their forthcoming “Twmpath” event, Saturday, April 14. Doors open at 7pm and the evening will include a Welsh Cawl (vegetarian option available) and themed Welsh dessert followed by a traditional Twmpath, which is always well received as a highlight of this convivial evening.
Tickets cost just £12.50, which includes the cost of the meal and Twmpath and these can be obtained by contacting Mr Edmond John on 01554 833749
Graham Howe, the Band’s Chairman added “Previous events have been particularly enjoyable and we’re looking forward to this especially as it’s our 40th Anniversary Year and to celebrate this with our friends and supporters.”
Gareth John, the band’s spokesman, said, "The band has really been building towards this performance over the last two months or so. We finished the 2011 season in good form, winning the last two contests of the year and we’re already looking forward to going to the National Finals in September and representing Wales.”
Part of the band’s planning for Cheltenham is their forthcoming “Twmpath” event, Saturday, April 14. Doors open at 7pm and the evening will include a Welsh Cawl (vegetarian option available) and themed Welsh dessert followed by a traditional Twmpath, which is always well received as a highlight of this convivial evening.
Tickets cost just £12.50, which includes the cost of the meal and Twmpath and these can be obtained by contacting Mr Edmond John on 01554 833749
Graham Howe, the Band’s Chairman added “Previous events have been particularly enjoyable and we’re looking forward to this especially as it’s our 40th Anniversary Year and to celebrate this with our friends and supporters.”
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