FIRST NATIONAL TITLE FOR HOLME SILVER

Writing by admin on Wednesday, 28 of January , 2009 at 12:14 pm

A jubilant Holme Silver Band brought the house down after scooping their first ever national title with a stunning performance in the exciting UK finals. Conducted by Duncan Beckley, who joined Holme Band two years ago, the village side triumphed over 17 top bands to bring the gleaming trophy back to the Holme Valley. Duncan said he was absolutely delighted for the band. “They have been very hard done to over the years so it’s great for them, and great for the Holme Valley.” They were a clear three points ahead of second place United Norwest Co-op Milnrow with 187 points, and third were Bon Accord Silver with 186.

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Holme Silver Band was officially founded in the village of Holme outside the busy town of Holmfirth in 1865 by Samuel Broadhead, though records suggest there had been a Band in the village from around 1830. In it’s early years the Band rehearsed in the row of cottages that now make up the Bridge Tavern, just down the road in Holmbridge. However, in 1924 members and supporters gave their time voluntarily to construct a purpose-built bandroom at Holme Bank, which remains the Band’s home to this day. We have enjoyed a long association with the BBC Television series Last of the Summer Wine and have appeared in a number of episodes, as well as taking part in recordings and other projects.