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** Last Updated 15/04/12 **

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Christmas Carolling / Concerts 2011

Date	Venue	Time
1st Dec	ASDA Queensferry	6:30-8:30pm
2nd Dec	Tesco Mold	6:30-8:30pm
3rd Dec	Buckley Precinct	10 - 1 pm
4th Dec	Saughall Vernon Institute	7:30 PM
6th Dec	ASDA Queensferry	6:30-8:30pm
7th Dec	Tesco Mold	6:30-8:30pm
7th Dec	Masons Hawarden	7:45pm
8th Dec	Deeside Hospital	7:00pm
9th Dec	Mold Hospital	7:00pm
10th Dec	Buckley Precinct	10 - 1 pm
11th Dec	Dodleston Church	7:00 PM
11th Dec	ASDA Queensferry	10 - 12pm
12th Dec	Tesco Mold	6:30-8:30pm
13th Dec	St. Mary's Church Bagillt	7:00 PM
14th Dec	ASDA Queensferry	6:30-8:30pm
15th Dec	Tesco Mold	6:30-8:30pm
17th Dec	Buckley Precinct	10 - 1 pm
18th Dec	Tesco Broughton	10 - 12pm
18th Dec	Padeswood Golf Club	7:30 PM
19th Dec	Bistre Lodge	9:00 PM
21st Dec	Tesco Broughton	6:30-8:30pm
22nd Dec	Tesco Mold	6:30-8:30pm
22nd Dec	Island Green Wrexham	TBC
23rd Dec	Jubilee Court	10:30-11:00am
23rd Dec	Marleyfield Day Centre	12pm
23rd Dec	ASDA	6:30-8:30pm
24th Dec	Buckley Precinct	10 - 1 pm

Royal Buckley Takes To The Air

(Courtesy of 4BarsRest.com)

The Royal Buckley Town Band recently played their part in the launch of one of the most important industrial investment programmes in the UK, when they were invited to perform at the opening of the new multi million pound Airbus factory in Broughton in North Wales. A350 Aircraft The factory will produce the wings for the massive A350 aircraft, and such was the importance of the event that the band was listened to by an audience that included Prime Minister David Cameron. World's Media Chairman Steve Pugh-Jones told 4BR: “It was a proud day to play in front of some of the country’s leading dignitaries and I would like to thank our Vice Chairman Jon Moss for his efforts in ensuring we played an important role in such a high profile event.” Boost Led by their resident conductor Scott Lloyd, the band played whilst the factory and exhibition were being visited. Scott added: "Having the world’s media on hand it gave us a huge boost in our profile and showed how important a part we play in the local community."

Buckley Jubilee 2011

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Brighouse March & Hymn Tune Contest 2011

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Royal Appointment

The Royal Buckley Town Band is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Lloyd as their Resident Conductor. Scott brings to Buckley a wealth of experience and great enthusiasm which should ensure the continued development of the band; building on the existing good foundations at Buckley. Scott will work closely with Professional conductors such as Paul Lovatt-Cooper, Mark Bousie and John Doyle to continue with what the band see as an excellent set up. Chairman Steve Pugh-Jones said “The band is very pleased with the new appointment. After an uncertain few months we are really looking forward to working with Scott. It will be nice to have stability in the middle of the band once again to ensure we are prepared for a demanding schedule of engagements”. Scott commented: "I am delighted to be appointed as the resident conductor with the Royal Buckley Town Band. I am looking forward to building on the already firm foundations of the band. Myself and the committee have already had initial discussions and have some exciting projects in the pipe line for next year; it will be a pleasure to work with such forward thinking musicians". Scott will join the band from mid July to get involved with their busy summer programme.

Contest Update

It's been a busy couple of months for the Royal Buckley Town Band as they competed in contests in Preston and Swansea. Playing Triptych (Philip Sparke) as our own choice test piece in the Guild Hall in Preston (6th Feb), the band achieved 2nd place out of 12 bands (story below).  1st  Tyldesley    195pts  2nd  Royal Buckley    194pts  3rd  Dobcross Silver  193pts  The following month it was time to take another trek down to South Wales to perform in the Welsh Regional Championships in Swansea.  The set test piece was Resurgam by Eric Ball. Conducted by Mark Bousie, the band played an enjoyable performance and earned a very respectable 3rd place from a total field of 10 bands, just missing out on a place in the finals at Cheltenham. 1st  Llwydcoed  (Gary Davies)  2nd  Lewis Merthyr  (Gareth Pritchard)  3rd  Royal Buckley  (Mark Bousie)  Adjudications can be found here.

Welsh Regional Championships 2011

The Royal Buckley Town Band head to Swansea in South Wales this weekend ahead of the Regional contest held annually at the Brangwyn Hall in Swansea. The band will be conducted by Mark Bousie who last took the baton at Buxton back in 2009. The test piece is Resurgam by Eric Ball which the band has previously played in a contest, but many years ago. As ever, everyone is looking forward to the challenge and hope to qualify for this year's finals to be held in Cheltenham.