Lakeside Entertainments Contest

Stannington band took home 1st prize and the George Slattery Memorial Cup as well as the prize and trophy for the most entertaining band. The entertainment adjudicators commented: “Looked Good…..All Round Entertainment…..The Best & Most Entertaining Band”.

These prizes were received on stage by the band’s youngest member – Cornet player Becky Ball who has recently progressed from Stannington’s training band and promises to be a ‘star of the future’ for the band.

Karen Bolt, principal horn player (and member of the band since she was 11) also won her 3rd soloist prize by scooping the prize for best soloist on the day with her performance of Peter Graham’s ‘A time for Peace’ on which David Read commented : “Pleasing sound from the soloist…..I enjoyed it very much” Continue reading “Stannington sweep the board”

Carlton Brass in association with Lakeside presents:

3rd Annual Open Invitation Contest

Sunday 16th September 2007

Adjudicator: David Read

Compare: Lyndon Cooper of Newstead Welfare Band

Draw 11am Start 12 Noon

Full outdoor BBQ Breakfast and Dinner plus cheap outdoor bar at Lakeside

Enjoy good music in the fantastic settings of Lakeside, located on Mansfield Road, Arnold, Nottingham NG58PH Continue reading “The 3rd Annual Lakeside Open Invitation Contest”