by Martin Tomkins | Oct 2, 2023 | News
Penclawdd Brass Band have announced that their founder, and only Musical Director, Tony Small, BEM, MMus, has decided to put down his baton after 50 years of outstanding service and dedication. Recalling his incredible achievements from 1964-2023, Tony said: “I feel...
by Martin Tomkins | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Y penwythnos diwethaf (16eg a 17eg Medi) cynhaliwyd Rowndiau Terfynol Cenedlaethol Adrannau 1-4 ar Gae Ras Cheltenham, gydag 8 band yn cynrychioli Cymru ar draws y 4 adran. Roedd y rhain yn cynnwys; Adran 4 Dinas Caerdydd Melin Gruffydd 2 a Seindorf yr Oakley Adran 3...
by Martin Tomkins | Sep 21, 2023 | News
Last weekend (16th and 17th September) saw the National Finals for Sections 1-4 taking place at Cheltenham Racecourse, with 8 bands representing Wales across the 4 sections. These included; Section 4 City Of Cardiff Melingriffith 2 & Royal Oakeley Silver Section 3...
by Martin Tomkins | Mar 28, 2022 | News
Roedd llawer o fandiau yn camu i lwyfan y Gystadleuaeth am y tro cyntaf ers 2 flynedd, ar ôl wynebu heriau aruthrol yn ystod y cyfnod hwnnw (oherwydd y pandemig). Roedd ambell un yn amlwg yn brin o ran niferoedd ar y diwrnod, ond yn dal i ddyfalbarhau’n ddewr ac i’w...
by Martin Tomkins | Mar 28, 2022 | News
Many bands were taking to the Contest stage for the first time in 2 years, having faced immense challenges during that period (due to the pandemic). A few were clearly short on numbers on the day, but still bravely persevered and are to be congratulated for their...
