DDay 80th Anniversary Commemorations The first British troops to land in Normandy flew in gliders from Tarrant Rushton Airfield late on 5 June 1944 followed by more than 50 Halifaxes the next day. The former airfield has since been returned to farmland. All that remains is a strip of concrete runway, two hangars and a […]

Last Sunday, Verwood Community Band were unable to perform at their usual venue due to the Fun Fair taking place at the Verwood Recreational ground. Therefore it was decided that they would perform just over the road on Ferret’s Green. This proved to a big success both by the band and the audience alike. Therefore […]

On our way back down south after a great weekend at the Spring Festival in Blackpool Didn’t bring any silverware this time but we have brought lots of brilliant memories and laughter home with us – and we’re already planning the next big band adventure! Big thanks to all who organised behind the scenes and […]

Ahoy there mateys! . If you were out and about in Christchurch today joining in with all the nautical activities at Christchurch Sailing Club, you may have heard the Verwood Concert Brass Ensemble enjoying a life on the ocean wave too! Hopefully they’ll be back on the return voyage in time for rehearsal tomorrow night […]

Verwood Concert Brass had a great evening playing an exciting and note-filled programme of Heroes and Villains themed music to a packed and enthusiastic audience at the Verwood Methodist Church last Saturday. BIG THANK YOU to all who helped behind the scenes and backstage to put on the concert and a HUGE THANK YOU to […]

‘Heroes and Villains’ at Verwood Concert Brass Although a couple of years ago the ‘Villain’ of the piece was Mother Nature who was threatening to literally take the land from under the band hall, this week Verwood Concert Brass celebrated the many ‘Heroes’ who have helped save the band hall from collapse. Members of the […]

Both bands had a very good day a the West of England regional contest in Torquay on Sunday. Firstly Verwood Town Band secured 1st place in the Third section. Earning them another trip to the National Finals in Cheltenham in September. Secondly Verwood Concert Brass Principal Band managed to secure 4th place in the Championship […]

As usual Verwood Concert Brass has been busy with many different events over the Christmas period featuring all four bands. Verwood Community Band were out for 3 nights in a row a the beginning of the month, starting with Carols at Ferret Green Extravaganza on Saturday the 2nd December in bitterly cold weather. The next […]

Saturday 25th November Wessex Brass Band Association Contest, competing against ten other bands from around the south west of England. Ian Harris, Band manager writes: ‘We played a march, Red Shield, and Of Men and Mountains, a fiendishly difficult test piece that was used at the recent national finals in London. All the rehearsal and […]

Verwood Concert Brass proudly lead the Remembrance Parade to the Memorial where they then played the last post and hymns whilst the wreaths were being laid.Photo courtesy of Rob Brennan Photography. The Band also performed at the Swans pub & the Albion inn after the Memorial Service.