Cornish Brass Bands - Carharrack & St Day Silver Band, Cornwall

West Briton - 14/11/2008

Carharrack and St Day Silver Band recently held their Presentation Evening at the Mills Hall, Carharrack. As the evening fell on Halloween, the band and their families attended in fancy dress.

The awards were presented by the Musical Director, Roy Trelease, who was delighted with the progress achieved by the new junior members of the band. The Joshua Annear Cup (Most Promising Player 11 years and under) was awarded to Rosanna Tremayne. Certificates of Merit were also presented to Chloe Drew, Sophie Belert, Megan Mycock, Daniel Stephens, James Richards and Charleigh Galton.

The prizes for the senior band were awarded as follows Jolly's Mineral Water Cup (the Most Improved Senior) Sarah Norman. Owen Richards Memorial Cup (the most Improved Youth) Adam Hutchens. Gwennap R.B.L. Cup (Band Person of the Year Senior) Sarah Norman. Bolitho Cup (Band Person of the Year Youth) Jessica Hutchens. John Penglaze Cup (Outstanding Player of the Year) Aaron Penberthy. Alex Lanyon Cup (Most Promising Youth/Senior) Callum Gill. Williams Cup (Attendance Senior) Neil Tremayne. W.R. Eddy Cup (Attendance Youth) Jessica Hutchens. All the awards were chosen by Roy Trelease and Duncan Currie the band's Musical Director and Band Master, apart from the John Bills Memorial Shield (Player's Player). This is chosen by the players themselves and this year was presented to Callum Gill.

The evening, which was enjoyed by all, continued with a Beetle Drive and a buffet.

The band have recently held a recruitment drive and are delighted with the interest shown by a further 17 children who are attending for tuition on Wednesday and Friday evenings from 7:00pm - 7:30pm at the band headquarters, the Mills Hall, Carharrack. Tuition evenings are open and we would be delighted to see anyone interested in playing a brass instrument. There are also places currently available in the senior band for experienced players.

West Briton - 29/11/2007

On Friday 17th November Carharrack and St. Day Silver Band held their annual presentation evening at the Mills Hall, Carharrack. Family and friends of the band members attended. The presentations were made by the band's Chairman and Life President Mr. Nick Crinks.

The presentations made were :- Jolly's Mineral Water Cup (the Most Improved Senior) Annette Hooper. Owen Richards Memorial Cup (the most Improved Youth) Callum Gill. Joshua Annear Cup (Most Improved Player 11 years and under) Jessica Hutchens. Gwennap R.B.L. Cup (Band Person of the Year Senior) Linda Trelease. Bolitho Cup (Band Person of the Year Youth) Adam Hutchens. John Penglaze Cup (Outstanding Player of the Year) Clare Richards. Alex Lanyon Cup (Most Promising Youth/Senior) Edward Tremayne. Williams Cup (Attendance Senior) jointly to Neil Tremayne & Aaron Penberthy. W.R. Eddy Cup (Attendance Youth) jointly to Jessica Hutchens & Adam Hutchens. All the awards were chosen by Roy Trelease and Duncan Currie the band's Musical Director and Band Master, apart the John Bills Memorial Shield (Player's Player) which is chosen by the players themselves. This year the presentation was made to Jessica Hutchens.

After the presentations were made, everyone took part in a lively game of bingo. The evening was enjoyed immensely by all who attended.

The band has once again had a busy, enjoyable year with many concerts during the summer period. They also have another busy Christmas period ahead, with a week full of Christmas engagements taking place. The first engagement the band takes part in is the annual Christmas concert with. This concert first took place in 1995 and has been a regularly event ever since. This year's concert takes place on Friday December 7th at The Mills Hall, Carharrack and starts at 7:30pm. All the money raised on the night goes to the school. Everyone is warmly welcome, there will be refreshments of mince pies and tea or coffee served during the interval. The band will also be drawing there grand raffle, tickets will be available at the door on the night.

Here are the other engagements the band are taking part in over the Christmas period. Wednesday December 12th carols around Carharrack village - 7.00pm, Friday December 14th carols around St Day village - 7.00pm, Sunday December 16th Redruth Tesco supermarket 10.00am - 12.00 & 2.00pm - 4.00pm, Monday December 17th Nine Lessons & Carols at St Day Church 7.00pm

Anyone who is interested in joining the band, of any age or experience, please feel free to contact, Carharrack and St. Day Silver Band Musical Director Mr. Roy Trelease (01209) 820133. Roy will be very happy to hear from you.

West Briton - 16/11/2006

On Friday 10th November Carharrack and St. Day Silver Band held their annual presentation evening at the Mills Hall, Carharrack. Family and friends of the band members attended. The presentations were made by the band's Chairman and Life President Mr. Nick Crinks.

The presentations made were :- Jolly's Mineral Water Cup (the Most Improved Senior) Edward Tremayne, Owen Richards Memorial Cup (the most Improved Youth) Callum Gill, Joshua Annear Cup (Most Improved Player 11 years and under) Jessica Hutchens, Gwennap R.B.L. Cup (Band Person of the Year Senior) jointly to Sarah Norman, Clare Jose & Linda Trelease, Bolitho Cup (Band Person of the Year Youth) Callum Gill, John Penglaze Cup (Outstanding Player of the Year) Edward Tremayne, Alex Lanyon Cup (Most Promising Youth/Senior) Jessica Hutchens, Williams Cup (Attendance Senior) Neil Tremayne, W.R. Eddy Cup (Attendance Youth) jointly to Tanya Hutchens & Adam Hutchens. All the awards were chosen by Roy Trelease the band's Musical Director, apart the John Bills Memorial Shield (Player's Player) which is chosen by the players themselves. This year the presentation was made to Edward Tremayne.

After the presentations were made, everyone took part in a Beetle Drive. The evening was enjoyed immensely by all who attended.

Carharrack & St Day Silver Band have had a busy year, with many concerts during the summer period. The season began on April 1st at Truro Train Station, an early start for the band. They have also had a number of engagements at Falmouth’s Princess Pavilions and the National Maritime Museum Events Centre. They were also asked to lead the Mayor of Falmouth’s Civic Procession in September. The band has also taken part in some local events.

West Briton - 19/01/2006

In 2005 Carharrack & St Day Silver Band lost a valuable member of the band, with the passing of Mr. Dennis Lloyd. Mr Lloyd was a percussion player in the band for many years. When he finished his playing career he became the Chairman of the band, and also the band's Life President. He was a very popular member of the band, and will be sadly missed.

Mr Lloyd's family presented the band with a legacy in memory of him. The band members put forward a number of suggestions as to what the money should be put towards. They decided to buy a piece of percussion, a suggestion of a new marching drum was made and accepted. The new marching drum was first used at the Remembrance Parade in November last year, by the present percussionist Aaron Penberthy, who felt very honoured. After the march the drum was blessed by Father Andrew Gough. The Lloyd family were unable to attend this march, so in the New Year a number of band members went to see Mrs Lloyd to have the drum dedicated to Mr Lloyd.

The new marching drum will be used regularly for a number of marches throughout the coming year including St Day Feast in June.

West Briton - 10/11/2005

On Friday 4th December Carharrack and St. Day Silver Band held their annual presentation evening at the Mills Hall, Carharrack. Family and friends of the band members attended. The presentations were made by the band's Chairman and Life President Mr. Nick Crinks.

The presentations made were as follows - Jolly's Mineral Water Cup (the Most Improved Senior) Sarah Norman, Owen Richards Memorial Cup (the most Improved Youth) Naomi Hamilton, R.B.L. Cup Gwennap (Band Person of the Year Senior) jointly to Nicola Martin & Linda Trelease, Bolitho Cup (Band Person of the Year Youth) jointly to Edward Tremayne & Rachel Tremayne, John Penglaze Cup (Outstanding Player of the Year) Clare Jose, Alex Lanyon Cup (Most Promising Youth/Senior to Edward Tremayne, Williams Cup (Attendance Senior to Neil Tremayne, W.R. Eddy Cup (Attendance Youth) to Rachel Tremayne. All the awards are chosen by Roy Trelease the band's Musical Director, apart the John Bills Memorial Shield (Player's Player) which is chosen by the players themselves. This year the presentation was made to Rachel Tremayne.

After the presentations were made, everyone took part in a fun game of Beetle Drive, with a pasty supper at half time. The evening was enjoyed immensely by all who attended.

Carharrack & St Day Silver Band have had a busy year, with many concerts during the summer period. At the beginning of the year the band produced their second recording entitled 'Beyond the Sea'. There is a wide range of music for all tastes. If you wish to find out more information about the recording please visit the band website www.carharrackstdayband.co.uk where you can listen to sample tracks of the music, and find out about the history of the band and much more.

West Briton - 02/06/2005

Carharrack and St Day Band have just recorded another CD, Beyond The Sea, which is now available at £10. Full details are available on the band's website www.carharrackstdayband.co.uk. This has been set up by their percussionist Aaron Penberthy and gives a wealth of details about the band and their engagements. The next one is at the Princess Pavilion, Falmouth at 2:30pm on Sunday, when they will also have the CD on sale.