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


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.

Rob Westacott and Lindley Band have parted company.

Rob Westacott and Lindley Band have parted company.

Following their appearance at the Yorkshire Regional Championships in Huddersfield , where the band came 6th in the first section, The Lindley Band has parted company with Rob Westacott, their Musical Director for the last 15 months. 

After a successful tenure, including a 2nd place at Dewsbury contest in November and a recent CD recording ‘Postcards from Holme’, the band would like to thank Rob for his unwavering commitment to the band and his passion and drive in preparing the band for a number of high profile events and competitions over the last 15 months. 

The band wish Rob all the best for the future, as both a conductor and as a performer.