It was with heavy hearts that band members attended the funeral today of our friend Barry Mathews.  Barry had a long association with Cleethorpes Band, he played tenor horn and went on to conduct the band for many years.  Our deepest sympathies to Margaret, John and Andrew.

A really early start was needed to get the band by coach to Loughborough.  Unfortunately the coach broke down on the motorway hard shoulder and we arrived only just in time to run to the stage, no time to warm up or even register!  After all the difficulties of the day the band played to a a very creditable 5th place.

The 2017 test piece for the third section is Darkwood by Dan Price.

Eadon Hall adjudicator Alan Duguid. Pre drawn see Jenny M, first band at 0930, results expected 1145.

See the articles in the Grimsby Evening Telegraph and Cleethorpes Chronicle. Brian's correct telephone number is 01507 338134.