2019
DECEMBER
Sunday, 15th December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. (rolling band), Tesco Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0UA.
Monday, 16th December
CAROL SERVICE - QUINTON
Shipston Town Bands
7.30 p.m., College Arms, Quinton, The Village Green, Lower Quinton, Warwickshire, CV37 8SG
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Meet 7.15 for a 7.30 p.m. start. All bands including Juniors. Event T.B.C.
Tuesday, 17th December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - MORETON-IN-MARSH
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m., Budgens Moreton-in-Marsh, High Street, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0AF
Tuesday, 17th December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Shipston Town Bands
7 to 9 p.m., Tesco Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0UA.
Wednesday, 18th December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - CHIPPING NORTON
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. (rolling band), Co-Op, Albion Street, Chipping Norton, Oxon, OX7 5AB.
Wednesday, 18th December
CAROL SERVICE - MORETON-IN-MARSH
Shipston Town Band
7.30 p.m., Moreton Fire College, London Road, Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire, GL56 0RH
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Meet 6.45, start at 7.30 p.m.
Thursday, 19th December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - BANBURY
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. (rolling band), Sainsbury Banbury, Oxford Rd., Banbury, Oxon., OX16 9XA
Friday, 20th December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - WELLESBOURNE
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. (rolling band), Sainsbury Wellesbourne, Loxley Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9JY
Saturday, 21st December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - BANBURY
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. (rolling band), Morrisons Banbury, 1 Swan Close, Road, Banbury, Oxfordshire, OX16 5AQ.
Sunday, 22nd December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. (rolling band), Tesco Stratford-upon-Avon, Birmingham Road, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 0UA
Sunday, 22nd December
CAROL SERVICE - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
6 p.m., Church of St. Edmund, Church Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AP.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Meet 5.30 for 6.00 p.m. start
Monday, 23rd December
CAROLS FOR SHOPPERS - WELLESBOURNE
Shipston Town Bands
10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. and 12.30 to 2.30 p.m. (rolling band), Sainsbury Wellesbourne, Loxley Road, Wellesbourne, Warwickshire, CV35 9JY
Tuesday, 24th December - Christmas ’Eve Daytime
CAROLS IN THE SQUARE - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Bands
9.30 a.m. to 1 p.m., The Square, High Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AJ
INFORMATION FOR BAND: 9.30-11 a.m. Juniors plus help, 11.00 to 1.00 Town Band and Concert Brass
Tuesday, 24th December - Christmas ’Eve Evening
BRASS ON A CHRISTMAS ’EVE
Shipston Town Bands
Meet at 7.15 p.m. Carols On The Green, The Green, Luddington, Stratford Upon Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 3.
8.45 p.m., The White Hart, Stratford Road, Newbold-on-Stour, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 8TS
9.30 p.m., event T.B.C. The College Arms, The Village Green, Lower Quinton, Warwickshire, CV37 8SG
Wednesday, 25th December
BRASS ON A CHRISTMAS DAY
Shipston Town Bands
Meet at 10.15 a.m., Low Furlong, Shipston-on-Stour, followed by Rainbow Fields, The Hospital, Kath Roe and a visit to the Community Event at the Townsend Hall.
2020
JANUARY
Sunday, 5th January
FIRST REHEARSAL OF 2020
Shipston Town Band
FEBRUARY
Saturday, 22nd or Sunday 23rd February - (Shipston play on one or the other)
O.D.B.B.A. WINTER CONTEST - WOODSTOCK
Shipston Town Band
All day event, Marlborough School (MEC), Shipston Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Details and confirmation from Band Secretary.
MARCH
Saturday, 7th March
MIDLAND AREA BRASS BAND CHAMPIONSHIPS - KENILWORTH
Shipston Town Band
All day event, Kenilworth School, Leyes Lane, Kenilworth, Warwickshire, CV8 2DA
Saturday, 21st March
THE BIG BRASS BAND - CRADLEY HEATH
SHIPSTON TOWN BANDS - Organised by West Midlands BBA
Rehearsal 2.30 p.m., concert at 7 p.m., Cradley Heath Salvation Army, Meredith Street, Cradley Heath, B64 5EP
INFORMATION FOR ATTENDEES AND SUPPORTERS: Members from any of the three Shipston Bands can get details from the Band Secretary if they wish to attend this gala event.
APRIL
Good Friday, 10th April
PARADE OF WITNESS - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Stour Concert Brass
Commences opposite Swan Fountain, Waterside, Stratford-upon-Avon, Warwickshire, CV37 6BB
INFORMATION FOR BAND MEMBERS: Regarding assembly times, etc. from Band Secretary.
Event T.B.C.
Sunday, 26th April
O.D.B.B.A. BRASS SOLO, DUET AND QUARTET CONTEST - WOODSTOCK
Members of Shipston Town Bands
All day event, Marlborough School (MEC), Shipston Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
INFORMATION FOR BAND: This event is open to all members of Shipston Town Bands, details and confirmation from Band Secretary.
MAY
Sunday, 3rd May
W.M.B.B.A. BRASS SOLO, DUET AND QUARTET CONTEST - STUDLEY
Shipston Town Bands
All day event, Studley High School, Crooks Lane, Studley, Warwickshire, B80 7QX
INFORMATION FOR BAND MEMBERS: This event is open to members of all three Shipston Bands, entry details area available from D. Birch.
Friday, 8th May
VE DAY 75th ANNIVERSARY - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
Event T.B.C.
INFORMATION FOR BAND MEMBERS: We may be asked to play for the celebrations over the weekend
Sunday, 17th May
BANDSTAND CONCERT
Shipston Town Band
Full details to follow
JUNE
Sunday, 7th June
BANDSTAND CONCERT
Stour Concert Brass
Full details to follow
Sunday,14th June
BANDSTAND CONCERT
Shipston Town Band
Full details to follow
Saturday, 20th June
SHIPSTON PROMS CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND MEMBERS: Members may be required to arrive early to help set-up hall and donations from members for the raffle would also be appreciated.
Sunday, 21st June
BANDSTAND CONCERT
Stour Concert Brass
Full details to follow
Sunday, 28th June
CITY OF COVENTRY AND WARWICKSHIRE BRASS FESTIVAL - LEAMINGTON SPA
Members of Shipston Town Bands
All day event, The Band Factory, Althorpe Street, Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, CV31 2AU
INFORMATION FOR ENTRANTS: Full details available from Band Secretary.
JULY
Saturday, 4th July
PERSHORE MIDSUMMER BRASS - PERSHORE
Shipston Town Band
All day event, Various venues: Chapman Court, Angel Inn garden, Star Inn, Methodist Church, Pershore Abbey, WR10 1AF
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Performance times and arrival times for Shipston Town Band are available from the Band Secretary and the postcode given is for the Angel Hotel. Some town centre parking is available, but is also available at the Abbey and other town car parks.
Sunday, 5th July
BANDSTAND CONCERT
Stour Concert Brass
Full details to follow
Sunday, 12th July
BANDSTAND CONCERT - STRATFORD-UPON-AVON
Shipston Town Band
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Full details available from Band Secretary.
Sunday, 19th July
BLETCHINGTON CENTENARY CONCERT -
Shipston Town Band
Full details to follow
Sunday, 26th July
BANDSTAND CONCERT
Shipston Town Band
Full details to follow
AUGUST
Saturday, 8th August
BRAILES SHOW - BRAILES
Stour Concert Brass
All day event, The Show Ground, Brailes, Oxfordshire, OX15 5AS
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrival and performance times for members are available from the Band Secretary. The postcode is for the show site, car oar parking is usually provided just passed the site in a field on the left, leaving Brailes.
Saturday, 15th August
TYSOE SHOW - TYSOE
Stour Concert Brass
All day event, The Sports and Recreation Ground, Middle Road, Tysoe, Warwickshire, CV35 0SR
Saturday/Sunday 26th/27th September
NATIONAL BRASS BAND FINALS - CHELTENHAM
All day/two day event, The Centaur Centre, Cheltenham Racecourse Prestbury, Cheltenham, GL50 4SH
SEPTEMBER
Friday, 18th September
TRACEY SOLLIS CHARITY CONCERT - EVESHAM
Stour Concert Brass
7.30 p.m., The Arts Centre, Victoria Avenue, Evesham, Worcestershire, WR11 4QH.
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Park in the rear car park and meet at 6.45 p.m. for a 7.30 p.m. start.
OCTOBER
Sunday, 4th October
HARVEST FESTIVAL - GREAT WOLFORD
Stour Concert Brass
10.30 a.m.-12.30 p.m., St. Michael and All Angels Church, Off The Green, Great Wolford, Warwickshire,
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive 9.45 a.m. to help set-up. Great Wolford is to be found having left Shipston, heading towards Long Compton and is the second right turn out of Shipston.
Saturday, 17th October
AUTUMN CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 6.45 p.m. to help set-up.
Sunday, October - Date to be announced
O.D.B.B.A. ENTERTAINMENT CONTEST -
Shipston Town Band
All day event, Marlborough School (MEC), Shipston Road, Woodstock, Oxfordshire, OX20 1LP
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Details and confirmation from Band Secretary.
NOVEMBER
Sunday 8th November
REMEMBRANCE SUNDAY PARADE AND SERVICE - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Bands
Band to meet at Band Hall.
INFORMATION FOR BAND MEMBERS: From Band Engagement Secretary
Saturday, 28th November
CHRISTMAS SCHEDULE STARTS
Shipston Town Bands
DECEMBER
Sunday, 6th December
ANNUAL CHRISTMAS CONCERT - SHIPSTON-ON-STOUR
Shipston Town Band
7.30 p.m., Townsend Hall, Sheep Street, Shipston-on-Stour, Warwickshire, CV36 4AE
INFORMATION FOR BAND: Arrive at 6.45 p.m. to help set-up.
It is essential that members of Shipston Town Band and Stour Concert Brass need to inform the Band Secretary of their availability as soon as engagements are announced prior to acceptance.
SITE UPDATED:
Saturday,
14th December, 2019
In common with Bands throughout the U.K., the band perform publicly at a number of events inside and out. This list will be updated as performances are announced and details confirmed, (the list is updated regularly to include any changes and amendments). All the events listed are public events and you are welcome to come along and be entertained by the band, as most of the open air events are freely open to the public, however, some engagements that are advertised may carry an entrance fee or parking fees.
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Well everyone it's that time of year again
Shipston Town Bands will be out and about bringing a little bit of Christmas magic to all, in supermarkets, taverns, town centres and around the streets of Shipston-on-Stour.
Our diary opposite will be counting down the days as we look forward to that very special time of year again . . . Christmas.
Whether you're a playing member of one of our three town bands or just a visitor to our website you will see where we are and when, stop by and say hello this Christmastide.
