Lindley is delighted to announce their first overseas
signing. Former NYBBS member Bella
Nutter has joined the bands horn section.
She is from the Isle of Man and previously played solo horn with the
Ramsey Town Band. She has moved to Huddersfield
to study Physiotherapy.
Also joining on 3rd cornet is Sarah Wilson. Talented musician Sarah is a member of the
well renowned Elland Silver Youth band, with who she has competed in two
consecutive European Championships.
Sarah ‘s arrival completes the Lindley cornet section.
New
Summer Signings
The Band has signed 3 fantastic new players to the ranks over
the Summer. Period.
Firstly, came Sam Thackrah on flugel horn. Sam has many years of experience with several
local bands, but following a stint on cornet with Crofton Silver is now
delighted to return to the instrument she loves with Lindley.
Chris Kaye has come to Lindley on solo baritone from Wakefield Metropolitan. Chris is looking forward to his first contest
with the band at Rochdale in October.
NYBBG member, Lily Morgan comes in on solo horn from Hebden Bridge. Lily is
currently studying at Huddersfield University under the tuition of Kirsty
Abbotts.
A very big welcome to all three of you from your new friends at Lindley!
Lindley Cornetist Raising Funds for Mind
One of our front row cornet players, Adam Chappell is raising money for the mental health charity Mind. He is close to his £1200 target – can we help him get there? Check out the link to his Just Giving page below.
https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/adam-chappell3?fbclid=IwAR3EwQgFkxzwZWgURrU4JCoV8BiL6tm12qLcb-Nlbhtlhvwk2C4FywdoJv4&utm_campaign=pfp-share&utm_content=Adam-Chappell3&utm_medium=fundraisingpage&utm_source=Facebook
AFTERNOON CONCERT Sunday 30th June at 3pm Huddersfield Town Hall
Come and enjoy an afternoon of “THE WORLDS MOST BEAUTIFUL MELODIES” featuring the golden cornet of Phillip McCann, organist Simon Lindley and The Lindley Band.
Huddersfield Town Hall, Sunday 30th June at 3pm
Tickets (£8 and £10) are available from the Lindley Band on 07792 722190 or the Town Hall box office
FREE CONCERT THIS SUNDAY
Come and see the band in action this Sunday at Slaithwaite Band room (Address – Slaithwaite Band room, Ing Head, HD7 5DS ), 2pm until 4pm.
You don’t need to buy a ticket to get in but there will be raffle and a collection. We have a great programme lined up – see you there!
Exciting News at Lindley!
The Lindley Band are extremely pleased to announce the appointment of Mike Golding as their Musical Director.
Mike was assistant principal cornet at Brighouse and Rastrick for 5 years and is Head of Brass at Bury Music Service.
He joins Lindley from the Pemberton Old Wigan DW B Band and is delighted to have been invited to take the helm at this well-established Huddersfield band. Both he and the band are looking forward to a long and successful partnership.