Imps Quick on the Draw
The Imps were unlucky to be drawn the dreaded number one spot for the First Section Butlins Mineworkers Festival contest this weekend.
Playing Andrew Duncan’s piece “A Hebridean Suite”, and conducted by David Nesbitt, the band were up very early for what turned out to be a solid display but predictably got lost in the pack with over 24 bands contesting.
Results: First Section
Venue: Reds, Butlins Skyline Resort
Date: Saturday, 23rd January
Draw: c9.00hrs
Commence: c10.00hrs
Test Piece: A Hebridean Suite (Andrew Duncan)
Adjudicators: Malcolm Brownbill and Colin Hardy
1. Jackfield Elcock Reisen, Simon Platford, 4
2. Meltham and Meltham Mills, Stuart Fawcett, 12
3. Vernon Building Society Poynton, Kevin Gibbs, 14
4. Hebden Bridge, Roy Curran, 8
5. Stocksbridge (City of Sheffield), David Holling, 23
6. Cornerstone Brass, Gavin Lamplough, 24
7. Kippax, David Lancaster, 21
8. Haverhill Silver, Mark Ager, 18
9. Yorkshire Imperial, Dave Nesbitt, 1
10. Foresters Brass 2000, Alwyn Green, 17
11. Cawston, Leigh Sharpe, 11
12. Enderby, Jonathon Mott, 13
13. Bedworth Brass, Guy Bennett, 6
14. Foss Dyke, Paul Murrell, 19
15. Ibstock Brick Brass, Huw Thomas, 9
16. Broxburn and Livingston, Andrew Duncan, 7
17. Shirland Miners Welfare, Andrew Dennis, 20
18. Carlton Brass, Walter Ritchie, 3
19. Yorkshire Co-op, Simon Kerwin, 22
20. Langley, Cliff Parker, 15
21. Wigston, Gary Sleath, 5
22. Denham Hendon Brass, Gordon Davies, 10
23. Yiewsley & West Drayton, Christopher Cole, 2
24. Egham, Gareth Green, 16
Highest placed Mining Band: Kippax
