The band is delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Marshall and Vicki Kennedy as its new conducting partnership. Having both been associated with the band for many years, both as former Principal Cornet players, the conducting partnership begins with...
The band bade a sad farewell to its former Top Man, Front Row and Sop player Tim Pratt yesterday at Woodlands Crematorium in Scunthorpe. Tim passed at the age of 50 on 4th May 2023, far too soon for a man in his prime. Constrained by the available space, a small...
Whether you’re currently playing, are a lapsed player, or even if you have never put your lips to a brass instrument before, how do you fancy giving it a go? The chance of a lifetime, to see if you are inspired to get into this cultural pastime that...
The band is delighted to have been invited to play for the visit of King Charles III and Camilla, Queen Consort, to Doncaster on Wednesday 9th November 2022. The Royal guests are visiting the town to formally bestow City status following its grant by Her Majesty...
Last night, we were joined in the band room by Councillors Austen White and Iris Beech; the 2 ward councillors who have helped fund the instruments for our starter band had a little fun trying them out for themselves! Austen on trombone and Iris on tenor horn are...
The Hatfield and Askern Colliery Band is sad to announce that Stan Lippeatt is to stand down from his role as the band’s Musical Director in May this year. Stan has, however, clearly indicated that “I’m retiring from day to day banding, yet will continue to be...
