Blue Plaque Awarded for BBC Music Day
What do Abba, David Bowie, John Peel, Lemmy and The Grimethorpe Colliery Band have in common? They have all been chosen to receive a blue plaque to mark their musical achievements as part of BBC…
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Trio of new signings announced
The band are very pleased to announce exciting new additions to our trombone and cornet sections: Richard Jones joins us on bass trombone. Richard says “I’m delighted to be joining Grimethorpe, to be offered an…
Allan Withington returns to lead the band at British Open
In its centenary year, The Grimethorpe Colliery Band is committed to preserving the traditions of excellence and innovation created by its past members, and also to building an inclusive, forward-thinking team that can ensure a…
Death of Ken Hirst
The band is very sad to hear that our former long serving Secretary Ken Hirst has passed away. Ken was associated with the band for 40 years. He was to many people “Mr. Grimethorpe”, the…
Richard Corbett MEP accepts Honorary President Role
The band is delighted to announce that Richard Corbett MEP for Yorkshire and Humber has accepted an invitation to become the bands Honorary President. Richard made this statement about his new role with the band.…