The band will be hosting an Open day on 16th September at the band room. See the event listing here for further details.
News
Pontardulais & Hendy Carnival 2017
Pontardulais Town Band were once again proud to lead the parade at the Pontardulais & Hendy Carnival, but for the first time from the upper deck of an open top double-decker bus! Normally the band plays traditional marches while leading the parade on foot, but being chauffeured in style allowed the band to play a selection of lively music to entertain the crowds. The band were also pleased to share the bus with local two-time MMA champion Brett Johns.
Huge thanks to the Pontarddulais and Hendy Festival Committee for their organisation of the event and to the Swansea Bus Museum for allowing us to use the bus!
All aboard!
Iscoed Road
The Sheaf
Brett Johns
The Farmers
The King
The King
The festival field
New Officials Elected
A mixture of new and returning officials were elected at the band’s Annual General Meeting held on 17th May 2017, with the positions filled as follows:
President – Mr John Maclean
Chairperson – Mrs Sue Aldrich
Treasurer – Mr Neil Palmer
Secretary – Mrs Jen Welti
The band looks forward to the year ahead under their and the committee’s leadership.
Annual Concert Tickets
Tickets are now available for the Annual Concert, which will feature Senior and Junior Bands, with special guests Bella Voce ladies choir.
Tickets are currently available at a bargain price of £10 from Sue Aldrich, Carly Shanklin, Steph Throp or via any member of the band.
Alternatively tickets will be available on the door, but as this is always a popular concert we recommend avoiding disappointment by getting your tickets before the day!
Change of Date for AGM
Please note that the AGM has been moved to Wednesday 17th May at 7.30pm. Band rehearsal will start at 7.00pm with an interval at 7.30pm to accommodate the AGM.
Contest Success in Merthyr
The band are pleased to have achieved 3rd place in the Championship Section at the opening contest of the 2017 Welsh League series, held at Merthyr Tydfil Leisure Centre on May 6th 2017.
In addition, the band are delighted that solo euphonium player, Bradley Barnes, was awarded the ‘Best Instrumentalist’ prize for the section.
In this Own Choice contest, adjudicated by Melvin White, the band chose to perform ‘Alhambra’ by Jan de Haan. Full results for the section are below.
| Position | Band | Piece | Draw | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Llwydcoed Band (Chris Turner) |
Reflections on Swan Lake (Stephen Roberts) |
3 | 190 |
| 2 | Tylorstown Band (Gary Davies) |
Salute to Youth (Gilbert Vinter) |
5 | 188 |
| 3 | Pontardulais Town Band (Paul Jenkins) |
Alhambra (Jan de Haan) |
4 | 187 |
| 4 | Markham & District Band (Matthew Rowe) |
Paganini Variations (Philip Wilby) |
6 | 186 |
| 5 | Ebbw Valley Brass (Gareth Ritter) |
Salute to Youth (Gilbert Vinter) |
1 | 185 |
| W | Burry Port Town Band | Reflections on Swan Lake (Stephen Roberts) |
2 | W |
Best instrumentalist: Bradley Barnes – Euphonium (Pontardulais Town Band)
Best horn: Evan Key (Llwydcoed Band)
Best back row: Llwydcoed Band
100 Club Restarts
The band’s popular 100 Club lottery is due to restart soon. If you would like to reclaim your number, or if you would like to join as a new player, please speak to Jen Welti or send an email to info@pontardulaistownband.com as soon as possible. Numbers will be reserved on a first come, first served basis.
Entry is £1 per month, per number. Players are welcome to buy multiple numbers to increase their odds of winning!
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