Generated by All in One SEO v4.9.7.2, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Shirland Welfare Band Shirland Welfare Brass Band ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [LBBA Solo and Quartets 2025](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/lbba-solo-and-quartets-2025/) - Shirland Welfare Band are very pleased to announce that they have had a fabulous day out at the LBBA Brass competition in Leicestershire. At the long overdue first competition since the Covid epidemic, the young players in the band achieved the following results: Slow Melody (13/14/15 Yrs) – 1st place – Joss Slow Melody (16/17/18 - [Shirland top the Midlands Table](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/shirland-top-the-midlands-table/) - At the Midlands area regional contest Shirland put in a fabulous performance of this years test piece to claim second prize.Although we narrowly missed out on the top spot we still qualified for the National finals in September and, with aggregate scoring, topped the midlands grading table by 4 clear points to earn promotion to - [Red Letter Autumn - Red Admiral and NEMBBA Champions](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/red-letter-autumn/) - A slightly belated Autumn 2024 roundup but Shirland Welfare Band’s winning ways continued in fine style through to the end of the year. It was an early start and a long trip north west for us but in the end well worth it. We were delighted to take first prize at the Red Admiral - [Wet Weekend Win In Wakefield](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/wet-weekend-win-in-wakefield/) - It was an alliterative if somewhat soggy win for Shirland Welfare Band at the 2024 Bold as Brass contest held at the National Coal Mining Museum just outside Wakefield.All started well, in the comfort of a large conference room used for the march competition, with a solid rendition of the Contestor, which had found favour - [A Win in Wetherby](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/wetherby-drovers-march-and-hymn/) - Hot on the heels of their Whit Friday success the band took their marching boots north once again to the Wetherby Drovers March and Hymn Contest.It turned out that the trip was well worth while with the band taking the prize for best second section band and being placed 3rd overall in a very competitive - [Narrow miss for Shirland at Regional Championships](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/narrow-miss-for-shirland-at-regional-championships/) - It was a narrow miss for Shirland Welfare Band at the 2024 Regional Brass Band Championships second section held at Corby on Saturday March 2.With an excellent rendition of this years set test piece Tryptych, by legendary composer for brass band Philip Sparke, the band were awarded 4th place out of the large, very competitive - [Top spot for Shirland at Dobcross](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/top-spot-for-shirland-at-dobcross/) - Shirland are judged best second section band at Dobcross at the 2024 Whit Friday Marches with a fabulous performance of TJ Powells march The Contestor - [Gaudeamus igitur](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/gaudeamus-igitur/) - It was first prize for Shirland at the NEMBBA Autumn Contest with a rousing rendition of Brahms Academic Festival Overture. The band would like to thank NEMBBA for an extremely well run contest which was well received by the audience and participants at the Darley Dale Whitworth Centre. Full results can be found on 4barsrest - [Bennerley Viaduct Official Opening](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/bennerley-viaduct-official-opening/) - The band were extremely proud to be able to take part in the official opening of the Bennerley viadauct..Following an arduous climb the band assembled at the centre of the viaduct platform and treated the crowd to a rousing rendition of “See the Conquering Hero Comes” (allegedly a firm favourite when the opening of railway infrastructure - [Bold As Brass 2022](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/bold-as-brass-2022/) - It was a clean sweep for Shirland when they took part in the new Bold as Brass competition held at the National Coal Mining Museum for England near Wakefield. In this new contest, organised by Brassed Bands England, Shirland took the prizes for Most Entertaining Performance, Best Musical Performance, Best March Presentation and Best Solo or Group Feature making ## Pages - [A quality musical ensemble in the heart of Derbyshire](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/) - Shirland Welfare Band are a thriving brass band based in Shirland, East Midlands, Derbyshire. Both main and training bands are available to hire for events. - [Safeguarding](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/safeguarding/) - At Shirland Welfare Band we take the safeguarding of both our young and adult players extremely seriously.Our safeguarding officer is Matt Trow and the deputy safeguarding officer is Jayne Newborough.A copy of our safeguarding policy document can be found here. - [Learn to play a brass instrument](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/training-band/) - Learn to play a brass instrument with Shirland Welfare Training Band. Receive excellent tuition and take part in a range of musical concerts and competitions, - [How to find us](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/find-us/) - Use this map to find out where we are based. The main band rehearse at 19:30 on Wednesdays and the training band at 19:00 every Thursday. - [Book A Quality Prize Winning Brass Band](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/contact/) - If you would like to inquire about booking the band for a fete, march, concert or carnival then please fill in the form below providing details of when and where your event is taking place and we will get back to you as soon as we can. Both the main band and training band are - [All of the latest band news](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/news/) - Read all of the latest brass band news from Shirland Welfare Band to find out what they have been up to around Derbyshire the East Midlands and beyond. ## My Templates - [Default Kit](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/?elementor_library=default-kit) - [The Events Calendar - Starter](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/?elementor_library=the-events-calendar-starter) - « All Events This event has passed. postponed (DEMO) This event has been postponed. Your Events Calendar Template September 14 @ 4:22 am $10 Categories: Demo Category Tags: demo-tag-1, demo-tag-2 Website: http://theeventscalendar.com John Doe 555-555-5555 View Organizer Website info@theeventscalendar.com Mock Venue 1005 S Michigan Ave Chicago, Illinois United States + Google Map 123-456-7890 View Venue ## Events - [Remembrance Day Service](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/remembrance-day-service/) - The band are pleased to once again be involved in the service at St Leonards Church, Shirland, where we will honour and remembrance those that gave their lives for us. - [Tansley Christmas Proms 2026 2nd Night](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/tansley-christmas-proms-2026-2nd-night/) - Last 2 Nights of the Tansley Christmas Proms 2026 The highlight of the year for the band, we return for our 7th year and like last year we have expanded from one to two nights. Join us for an exciting evening of rousing, entertaining classics with a sprinkling of your Christmas favourites, all topped - [Tansley Christmas Proms 2026 1st Night](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/tansley-christmas-proms-2026-1st-night/) - Last 2 Nights of the Tansley Christmas Proms 2026 The highlight of the year for the band, we return for our 7th year and like last year we have expanded from one to two nights. Join us for an exciting evening of rousing, entertaining classics with a sprinkling of your Christmas favourites, all topped - [Evening Concert @ Palmer Morewood](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/evening-concert-palmer-morewood/) - Shirland Band are looking forward to making their return to Palmer Morewood to entertain both regulars and guests to the club. - [NEMBBA Contest](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/nembba-contest-3/) - NEMBBA’s open own-choice test piece contest, which is being held on Sunday 15th November 2026 at the Post Mill Centre, Market Street, South Normanton DE55 2EJ, for all sections (fourth to championship) together with sections for un-registered and training bands to play a 15-minute programme. - [Waingroves Show](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/waingroves-show/) - Every year we host our Village Show on the second weekend in September. This year Waingroves Show is on the 11th, 12th and 13th September 2026. Packed with fun all weekend, we have live bands, displays, stalls, games, competitions and our Horticultural Show! We’ve had many displays in the past, from Duck and Dog Displays - [NEMBBA Entertainment Contest](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/nembba-entertainment-contest/) - NEMBBA’s entertainment contest is being held on Sunday 27th September 2026 at The Whitworth, Darley Dale and is open for all bands, including unregistered bands. Bands are invited to perform a 20 minute entertainment programme, with prizes for the first three bands and the highest placed band in each section. - [Remembrance Parade](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/remembrance-parade/) - Remembrance Day Parade in Tupton. - [Pilsley Village Hall Christmas Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/pilsley-village-hall-christmas-concert/) - [Wingfield Station](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/wingfield-station-2/) - [Wingfield Station](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/wingfield-station/) - [The Sound of Shirland](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/the-sound-of-shirland/) - Join the band in their National Finals 2025 fundraiser. - [Shirland Welfare Christmas Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/shirland-welfare-christmas-concert/) - [Tansley Christmas Proms 2nd Night](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/tansley-christmas-proms-2nd-night/) - [Tansley Christmas Proms 1st Night](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/tansley-christmas-proms-1st-night/) - [Shirland Christmas Lights 2025](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/shirland-christmas-lights-2025/) - [Nembba contest Autumn 2025](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/nembba-contest-autumn-2025/) - [Shirland Santa Walk](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/shirland-santa-walk-3/) - Watch out for the timetable detailing when our selection of Santas and various elf like helpers will be in your vicinity. - [Christmas Concert South Wingfield](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/christmas-concert-south-wingfield/) - [Christmas Concert Swanick](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/christmas-concert-swanick/) - [Christmas Concert Horsley](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/christmas-concert-horsley/) - [Heanor Christmas Lights](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/heanor-christmas-lights-3/) - [Remembrance Parade Tupton](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/remembrance-parade-tupton/) - [Remembrance Service Shirland](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/remembrance-service-shirland/) - [Barringtons Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/barringtons-concert/) - [Little Eaton Carnival](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/little-eaton-carnival/) - [Wetherby March and Hymn Contest](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/wetherby-march-and-hymn-contest-3/) - [Whit Friday Marches](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/whit-friday-marches-3/) - [Joint Concert with Amber Valley Voices Choir](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/joint-concert-with-amber-valley-voices-choir/) - [Donington Historic Festival](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/donington-historic-festival/) - The band will be appearing at the Donnington Historic Festival on Saturday May 3rd (Festival runs from 2nd to 4th) - [Tansley Christmas Proms II](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/tansley-christmas-proms-ii-2/) - [Tansley Christmas Proms I](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/tansley-christmas-proms-i-2/) - [Shirland Santa Walk](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/shirland-santa-walk-2/) - [Pilsley Christmas Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/pilsley-christmas-concert-2/) - [Tupton Remembrance Parade](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/tupton-remembrance/) - [Veterans Breakfast](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/veterans-breakfast/) - [Swanwick Church Christmas Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/swanwick-church-christmas-concert/) - [Heanor Christmas Lights](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/heanor-christmas-lights-2/) - [Shirland Band Race Night](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/shirland-band-race-night/) - On Saturday October 12th we will be holding a Race Night at Shirland Welfare. More details to follow. - [Denby Pottery Village Fete](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/denby-pottery-village-4/) - [Heanor Carnival](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/heanor-carnival-3/) - [Shirland Church Raise The Roof](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/raise-the-roof/) - Raise the Roof with Shirland Miners Welfare Band! Enjoy an evening of delightful music by Shirland's finest brass band! Hear a captivating mix of traditional favourites, modern classics, and stunning performances by local soloists. This special concert, held at St. Leonard's Church, supports both the church's "Raise the Roof" appeal and the Shirland Miners Welfare - [Training Band Open Morning](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/training-band-open-morning/) - On Saturday June 8th we will be holding a Training Band open morning at Shirland Welfare Any children who already play a brass instrument or who would like to learn are invited to pop in, along with their parents, at any time between 10am and 1pm, to find out more about the Training Band We - [Red Admiral Entertainment Contest Chorley](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/red-admiral-entertainment-contest-chorley-2/) - [Wetherby March and Hymn Contest](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/wetherby-march-and-hymn-contest-2/) - [Bold as Brass Wakefield](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/bold-as-brass-wakefield/) - The band will again be appearing at the National Coal Mining museum Bold as Brass Entertainments contest We will be hoping to replicate our success at the 2022 event. We are due to be performing in the Street March at 5.15pm and our Own Choice set is scheduled for 5.30pm You can find out further - [Lea and Holloway Carnival](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/lea-and-holloway-carnival-2/) - [South Wingfield Church Christmas Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/south-wingfield-church-christmas-concert/) - [Shirland Christmas Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/shirland-christmas-concert-3/) - [Horsley Church Christmas Concert](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/horsley-church-christmas-concert/) - [Remembrance ShirlandChurch](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/remembrance-shirlandchurch/) - [NEMBBA Contest Darley Dale](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/nembba-contest-darley-dale-2/) - [Heanor Carnival](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/heanor-carnival-2/) - [Durham Miners Gala](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/durham-miners-gala-2/) - [Barringtons Concert Darley Dale](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/barringtons-concert-darley-dale/) - [Whit Friday Marches](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/event/whit-friday-marches-2/) ## Categories - [Blog](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/category/blog/) - Your blog category ## Event Categories - [Training Band](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/events/category/training-band/) - [Main Band](https://shirland-welfare-band.co.uk/events/category/main-band/)