History of the Band
The exact origins of the band are unknown but it is generally believed it
evolved from a village orchestra which had connections with the local White
Horse Friendly Society Band of Music as far back as 1873. It still has
‘connections’ with The White Horse public house today – (read into that what you
will!) and indeed the band usually plays Carols and other Christmas music there
as part of its busy string of engagements in the run up to the festive period.
Over the years the band has enjoyed mixed fortunes. It was placed third in the
1988 Second Section National Brass Band Championships having won the Regional
contest and was promoted to the
Championship Section but sadly has not reached such dizzy
heights since. This does not mean however that the band has slipped into
oblivion! Most recently it has competed in the 2003 Fourth Section National
Championships at Dundee.
As for the future we shall go on playing music and help to keep the traditions alive and in our own little way will have made our mark in history.
Old Photos
1970s
1980s
1990s