by Julie | Jun 11, 2025 | Blog, Cumbria, Projects
June 2025 - June 2026 Supported with funding from Awards for All Project SummaryWhat We Have Achieved So Far Meet The Heroes Local Heroes is a project which transforms individual skills into community assets. Funded by Awards for All, we started this programme in...
by drum.user | Nov 25, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
Kirkby Stephen Silver Band (KSSB), a cornerstone of the Cumbrian music scene since its founding in 1857, has always been a band with a difference. Known for its skilled musicianship, welcoming spirit, and commitment to innovation, the band is as much about community...
by Julie | Nov 1, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
Partnerships provide music opportunities for young people in Tebay All the research tells us that playing a musical instrument is extremely beneficial for young people’s development and mental health. But it is very hard to access thanks to cuts in...
by drum.user | Oct 9, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Projects
Date: Sunday, 29th SeptemberVenue: Black Combe Junior School, MillomHosted by: Holborn Hill Royal Brass Band Juniors (led by Cath Clarke)MD: Kaytie HardingSpecial Guest: Phil Goodwin, Head of Engage at the Royal Northern College of Music This past Sunday saw a vibrant...
by Julie | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Network, Projects
August 2024 November 2024 February 2025 Cumbria Brass Network Blog Cumbria Brass Network Discussion – Player Support Feb 21, 2025In the Cumbria Brass Network meeting on February 15th, band players came together to duscuss player support....
by Julie | Aug 26, 2024 | Blog, Cumbria, Julie Hoggarth, Network, Projects
Band Identity and Development: Insights from Cumbria’s Brass Band Network Meeting held on Saturday 17th August 2024 At the recent Cumbria Brass Band Network meeting, a lively discussion was held by those present, centering on the unique identities of their bands...
