Friarwood Valley Gardens: Pontefract Liquorice Festival
We had a fantastic time when we were invited to perform at Friarwood Valley Gardens for their Pontefract Liquorice Festival celebrations! The band were honoured […]
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Easingwold March & Hymn Success
This was the first contest for a few years, So why not go and enjoy it coach booked, band ready. We set off at 4pm […]
Whit Friday 2017
Another Whit Friday and another successful night for the Yorkshire 2nd section champions. The weather was kind once again for all the bands. The crowds […]
A Night at The Movies
The red carpet was rolled out and the stars of the night began to arrive. The crowds appeared waiting to get a glance of the […]
Fund Raising Begins
The time has come and the dust has settled. What can we say apart from what a fantastic start to 2017 for all involved with […]
Yorkshire 2nd Section Champions
2017 began where 2016 finished.. On 4th March we had the pleasure of appearing at the world renowned Huddersfield Town Hall in the Yorkshire Regional […]
Brass Factor Champions!
Wakefield Metropolitan Band were triumphant at this year’s Brass Factor competition at Holmfirth Picturedrome, securing first place under the direction of MD Richard Larder. The […]
Farsley Hall Summer Concert
This was our 3rd park job of the year. The previous 2 had brought us some sunshine and we were hoping for the same today. Unfortunately […]
Dragon Boat Challenge
The Band entered the Rotary Dragon Boat Challenge at Pugneys, Wakefield for the 4th consecutive year, indeed, it is becoming a regular ‘fixture’ on the […]
Saddleworth Success
The heavens opened as bands from throughout the country (and beyond!) began to muster in the various villages around Saddleworth Moor for this year’s contest. […]