Jan 22nd 2012 - 50th Anniversary Concert Info

'2012' is the 50th Anniversary of Thornton Cleveleys Band. This milestone in the bands history will be marked by a joint concert with The Houghton Weavers, the UK's premier comedy/folk group at the Marine Hall on Sunday 29th April at 7.00 pm. 

The band, formed in 1962 is appealing for past members to contact them to help celebrate with this special concert.

The night promises to be a fantastic blend of brass and folk with a comedy slant from the Houghton Weavers who always “Keep Them Smiling” with their renowned humorous style.

We are supporting two deserving charities from proceeds “Fleetwood Life Boat”  and “Help for Heroes”

We would like to offer a complimentary ticket to any ex member of the band who contacts Marilyn Marshall on

Mob: 07904663810

Tickets are soon to be released to the public at £10 each and will be available from the Marine Hall 01253 887693 or Judith Thorpe on 01253 851682 mob 07746687245.  Also visit the Marine Hall website at www.marinehall.co.uk/events2.php

Oct 9th 2011

Click on the link to see the bands contesting history -

http://brassbandresults.com/bands/thornton-cleveleys-band/

Oct 2nd 2011

Wahey!!! A very happy band indeed after gaining first prize in the 4th Section at Fleetwood Contest on Sunday 2nd October.  Playing Philip Sparkes 'Music for a Festival' the band produced a great performance beating 6 others to take the 1st place trophy and accompanying £400 prize money. 

As an extra bonus, a very well deserved prize also went to Nicola Swann for Best Solo Horn in the 4th section.  Nic is pictured below with her dad Andrew and gorgeous wee boy Alfie.  Looks like he has no intention of letting go of the trophy!

Congratulations to everyone,  a great result well deserved!

Sept- 2011 Good Luck

The band has recently had to say farewell to three of the more sprightly members of the band as their lives take them onto pastures new.

Ruth Thorpe - 2nd Cornet has headed for Bangor University

Adam Taylor - Euphonium has descended upon Crewe University.  

Sam Fuentes-Moreno - is being put through his paces after signing up with the Army

We wish them all loads of success in their new ventures but hope to see them when back home.

June 2011-

Another Little Member Lands Thanks again to the ever reliable horn section another new future member has arrived. A new pal for Alfie Holland who was born in December 2010 Joshua Isaac Beddows is the newest little (ish) member arriving on the 3rd of June weighing in at a substantial 10lbs 9 1/2 ozs. Joshua is the son of very proud parents Natalie (Flugel) and partner Ian.

Player Changes/New Members - March 2011

The band were sorry to say bye to Martin Scragg solo trombone but wish him well in his future ventures. 

New Members- Jan 2011

The band were really sorry to hear the sad news in December 2010 that the North Fylde Band would be closing it practice room doors for the last time.  However, we are delighted to be able to welcome some of the previous North Fylde Members who have chosen to join the Thornton Cleveleys Band.

The new members are:

Phil Burke-Bass Trombone
David Cummins - E Flat Bass
Pauline Cummins - Repiano
Richard Gledhills - B Flat Bass
Zoe Hope - Solo Cornet
Brian Peck - 2nd Trombone

Welcome to you all, we are delighted you have chosen to join us! 
Pics to follow soon on the 'Meet the Band' page.


NEW ARRIVAL - Dec 2010

December 18th 2010 saw the arrival of the bands youngest and definitely the cutest member, Alfie Andrew Philip Holland.  Alfie is the gorgeous son of Nicola Swann (Solo Horn) and Ian Holland (E Flat Bass), and grandson of Andrew (Solo Cornet/Chairman) and Denise Swann (Treasurer).  He took his time getting here but finally arrived at 13:31, weighing in at 9lb 8oz. Congratulations from all of the band look forward to him tooting his first notes in a year or too!