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22 October 2010
Concert at Cottingham Methodist Church
  
Jim Johnson conducted the band in his final concert before he stepped down as Musical Director of Beverley Brass Band. The concert was succesful in raising £300 for the church.

During the concert, attended by 150 people, newly appointed conductor Phil Biddlecombe was welcomed and invited to conduct a piece. Jim Johnson was thanked for conducting the band for the past 5 years and both he and his wife were presented with gifts to show the band's gratitute to work he had done for them during this time.

  

  
  
Mick Cater and Jim Johnson
  
Mick Cater, The band's founder presenting a leaving present to
Jim Johnson who stood down as MD after this concert

25 July 2010 - Concert at Leven House
  
Coming towards the end of another summer season the band played a concert in the grounds of Leven House, Leven. The weather was kind and the audience was very appreciative. Thanks to Janet and Gill for the photographs. Click here to view album

Des Milburn Solo - click for more images of this event

23 October 2009 - Band's 40th Anniversary
  
After another busy summer season the Band celebrated it’s the 40th anniversary with a concert in aid of Combat Stress, the leading charity supporting British Veterans who have been traumatised by their service experiences. The concert was held at the Beverley Toll Gavel Methodist Church and included performances by the Junior Band.

Photos of the concert can be found at HU17.net
 



40th Ainniversary Mug

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4 October 2009 - Beverley Food Festival

The good people fo Beverley were once again out in their thousands to support Beverley Food Festival. Beverley Brass Band once again played it's part on the Sunday morning. Paul from HU17.net was on hand to take photographs.
  
 
Link to HU17's video of the band playing at Beverley Food Festival
1 August 2008 - National Cycle Road Race, Beverley

Beverley took its place for a stage of the National Cycling Road Race Championships for the first time. The band played at the Market cross band stand near the finish line providing musical entertainment while the competitors were out of view racing around the town circuit. More Photos
  
  
Frank Hobson watching the race as the band took a break

29 July 2008 - Unveiling of newly registered Yorkshire Flag - Queen's Gardens, Hull

A small group from the band, led by band leader Jim Johnson, were asked to play at Queens Gardens Hull for a ceremonial unfurling of the newly registered Yorkshire Flag by Mayor Councilor Elaine Garland. The registration of the flag establishes the white rose on a blue background as the flag of the historic county of Yorkshire.

The band's playing and the historic unfurling were featured on BBC Look North. More photos

 

  
BBB playing at Queen's Gardens for teh unviling of the Yorkshire Flag

The newley registered Yorkshire flag

14 June 2008 - Walkington Garden Party

The band were pleased to play once again at the Walkington Garden Party in impressive surroundings and thankfully the rain kept away this year.

The cream teas were excellent! Thank you! More photos

   
   

 

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