2024
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Christmas Carols A big thank you to the local supermarkets who are once again allowing us to play for their customers this year:
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14th December - "Lights of Hope" Carol Service We joined forces with Stepps Songsters for the "Lights of Hope" Carol Service in support of the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation. The event was held in the beautiful Banquet Hall in Glasgow City Chambers. |
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9th December - Community Carol Concert The band enjoyed once again providing the music for the annual Community Carol Concert, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth. A great tradition of the festive season, the event was well-attended and the weather stayed dry. Photographs by Wardrope Photography |
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6th December - Christmas Concert Our Christmas Concert, held on Friday 6th December in Croy was sold out again this year. We played a wide and varied selection of pieces to an appreciative local audience. Photographs Video |
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1st December - "Carols From Near & Far"
The band enjoyed joining the Strathcarron Singers for their Christmas Concert: Carols From Near & Far. Through a variety of readings, poems and musical items we explored the world with Christmas Carols from around the world. The concert raised an amazing £1217.30 for Strathcarron Hospice. Thank you to the choir for inviting us to be part of this event and to the church for their wonderful hospitality. |
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10th November - Remembrance Sunday
The band provided music for Mass at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy followed by a short service outside at the Shrine to the Fallen.
The National Championships of Great Britain - 14th September
* 3RD PLACE*
After a summer of rehearsing and performing (and fundraising), the band was delighted to to be awarded third place in the Third Section Final at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain. The band is very proud to bring silverware back to Croy. A huge thank you to everyone who helped us to make the long journey to Cheltenham. Visit the links below to find out more.
Conductor's remarks & full results Photographs Fundraising
Band, Supporters and Silverware
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11th August - Summerlee Steam Fair Scotland's Noisiest Museum became just a little louder on the afternoon of Sunday 11th August as the band performed in the Main Exhibition Hall of the Summerlee Museum of Scottish Industrial Life in Coatbridge. |
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Miller Homes Community Fund The band is delighted to have been awarded a grant of £2000 towards annual running costs from the Miller Homes Community Fund. Full story here Photograph: Peter Devlin |
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3rd August - "Fun, Fizz & Friends"
Thank you to everyone who turned up to our "Fun, Fizz and Friends" night on 3rd August. We hope you had a good time.
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28th June - Race Night Thank you to everyone who bought horses or came along to our Race Night. It was a good evening out and has provided a great contribution towards the funds we need to attend the contest in Cheltenham. A special mention to the Rotary Club of Kilsyth who generously contributed their time, equipment and know-how to ensure the evening was a success. |
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27th June - Summer Concert
There was a fantastic turn out for our Summer Concert!
It was a great evening out for the band and it is always enjoyable to play for our local supporters, friends and family.
Photograph: Richard Barnes
Croy Acoustic Music Night
A big thank you to everyone who supported Croy Acoustic Music Night on 21st June, which raised over £400 for the band.
A big thank you to everyone who supported Croy Acoustic Music Night on 21st June, which raised over £400 for the band.
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Grant from Eilidh's Trust The band is delighted to have been awarded money from the Eilidh MacLeod Memorial Trust. This will be used to assist with the cost of accommodation for the youngest members of our band as they proudly represent our local community and Scotland at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham this September. |
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2nd June - Corpus Christi Procession On Sunday 2nd June, the band accompanied the annual Corpus Christi Procession in Croy. Video highlights of the procession can be found here on the Holy Cross YouTube Channel. |
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25th to 27th May - Grace and Carol's Canal Challenge Grace and Carol walked from East to West along the tow paths of the Forth & Clyde Canal from the River Carron sea-lock to Bowling Harbour over the course of three days. Thank you to everyone who donated! Photograph: Alistair Cameron News articles: |
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18th May - Rotary Club of Kilsyth Senior Citizens' Concert The band was delighted to be asked once again by our friends at the Rotary Club of Kilsyth to play at their annual Senior Citizens' Concert, held at Burns and Old Parish Church. It was a very enjoyable event, featuring teas, coffees and cakes as well as a variety of entertainment. Photograph: Kilsyth Rotary |
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9th March - Scottish Championships * WINNERS * The band was delighted with their performance of Christopher Bond's "Corineus" which earned them 1st Place in the 3rd Section of the Scottish Championships at Perth Concert Hall. In particular, the adjudicators noted some "classy sounds" and "an enjoyable performance". As a result of the win, the band receives an invitation to play at the National Finals in Cheltenham in September. Photographs Video |
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2023
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16th December - Celebrate A Life The band took part in the Roy Castle Lung Cancer Foundation Celebrate a Life carol service in Glasgow City Chambers. The event also included Stepps Songsters and was hosted by BBC Weather anchor Judith Ralston. Photographs |
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11th December - Rotary Club Community Carol Concert The band led the Christmas carolling at the Burngreen Bandstand. This event, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth, was well-attended and everyone seemed to have an enjoyable evening. Photograph: Kilsyth Rotary / Wardrope Photography More photographs |
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10th December - Festival of Light Service
The band provided music for the annual Cumbernauld Festival of Light Service. This year's event was held at St. Mungo's Church.
The band provided music for the annual Cumbernauld Festival of Light Service. This year's event was held at St. Mungo's Church.
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2nd December - Christmas Concert Our Christmas Concert was held on Saturday 2nd December at Holy Cross Parish Hall. We were pleased to see so many people were keen to travel through the snow and ice to listen to us play. We hope everyone had a great time. Photograph: Robert G. Henderson More photographs |
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12th November - Remembrance Sunday The band provided music for Mass at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy and outside at the Shrine to the Fallen. Photograph: Holy Cross - from video |
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30th September - Fife Charities Band Association Contest
The band was drawn first to compete at the March, Hymn and Test Piece Open Contest, held in the Adam Smith Theatre in Kirkcaldy. Our chosen pieces were: Centaur, All in the April Evening and Dimensions. We were pleased with our performance and placed well against several bands from higher sections. We were placed 10th and received "Best 3rd Section".
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26th June - Summer Concert Despite a changeable forecast, we had some beautiful weather for our Outdoor Summer Concert in Croy. It was great to see everyone who came along to support us. Photograph: Geri Thomson |
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11th June - Corpus Christi Procession
The band accompanied the annual Corpus Christi Procession from Holy Cross Chapel (in Croy).
Video highlights of the procession can be found here on the Holy Cross YouTube Channel.
The band accompanied the annual Corpus Christi Procession from Holy Cross Chapel (in Croy).
Video highlights of the procession can be found here on the Holy Cross YouTube Channel.
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10th June - Cardowan Miners' Remembrance Service The band and Stepps Songsters provided hymns before and during the Remembrance Service at the Cardowan Pit Memorial. |
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20th May - Rotary Club of Kilsyth Senior Citizens' Concert The band was delighted to take part in an afternoon for local pensioners, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth. We hope everyone enjoyed it as much as we did and thank you to the Rotary Club for putting aside some refreshments for the band to enjoy after the performance. Photograph: Wardrope Photography More Photographs |
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11th March - Scottish Championships
The band were pleased with their performance of Stephen Bulla's "Chorale & Toccata" and were placed 5th in the results, with one of the adjudicators noting "Some very fine moments". Congratulations to Selkirk Silver Band on winning the section this year. Full results.
The band were pleased with their performance of Stephen Bulla's "Chorale & Toccata" and were placed 5th in the results, with one of the adjudicators noting "Some very fine moments". Congratulations to Selkirk Silver Band on winning the section this year. Full results.
2022
Carolling Around Cumbernauld
Thank you to Tesco and Asda stores in Cumbernauld for giving us the opportunity to play carols for their customers again this year.
Thank you to Tesco and Asda stores in Cumbernauld for giving us the opportunity to play carols for their customers again this year.
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12th December - Community Carol Concert (Rotary Club of Kilsyth) It was lovely to see so many people (including Santa) at the bandstand for the annual Community Carol Concert, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth. It was particularly cold this year, but still very enjoyable and a great way to start the carolling season. Photograph: Wardrope Photography More Photographs |
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11th December - Festival of Light Service
The band was delighted to take part in the Festival of Light Service again this year. The "Celebration of Carols" took place at St. Mungo's Parish Church in Cumbernauld.
The band was delighted to take part in the Festival of Light Service again this year. The "Celebration of Carols" took place at St. Mungo's Parish Church in Cumbernauld.
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3rd December - Christmas Concert The band was delighted to entertain a "full house" for our Christmas Concert at Holy Cross Parish Hall. It was lovely to see our supporters out in force at our first Christmas Concert for three years. Photograph: Robert G. Henderson More photographs |
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13th November - Remembrance Sunday The band provided music for the Remembrance Sunday Mass at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy and at the Shrine to the Fallen. Photograph: Holy Cross - from video |
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30th June - Croy Summer Concert We had a great time at our summer concert in Croy on Thursday 30th June. Changeable weather meant we held the concert inside, but it was good to see so many new faces as well as some of our regular supporters. Thank you to Holy Cross Chapel for the use of the hall. |
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19th June - Corpus Christi Procession The band was pleased to once again be able to take their place as part of the Corpus Christi Procession in Croy. You can see the event in full here: Holy Cross video |
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16th June - Kilsyth Civic Week Concert We had a delightful evening at the bandstand, the weather was kind and we had a lovely audience. The Civic Week royal party was in attendance: Queen Abbie, Ladies in Waiting Lauren and Leah, and Chamberlain Ryan. |
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28th May - Senior Citizens' Concert
The band had a great time providing some of the entertainment at the Rotary Club of Kilsyth Senior Citizens' Concert. It was lovely to be playing on the bandstand with the sun shining and an appreciative crowd. Thank you to the Rotary Club for inviting us to be part of this event. Photographs courtesy of Wardrope Photography. |
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Matthew Campbell 1953 - 2022
The band was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Campbell on Saturday 21st of May.
The band was deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Matthew Campbell on Saturday 21st of May.
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Matthew joined the learners' section of the band in 1962 and in 1965 he was part of a schools’ quartet who won the Scottish Schools’ Quartet Championship playing along with other members of Croy Band. Matthew left the band for a few years to help his beloved wife Mary raise his three children Susannah, Caroline and Thomas. Unfortunately, Matthew lost his son Thomas to cancer in 2020 at the young age of 39. Sadly, Mary died suddenly on the 18th of March 2022. |
Matthew helped the band playing in various positions including Solo Horn, Solo Euphonium and E♭ Bass. However, his true love was as a horn player where Matthew’s unforced sweet sound was a joy to listen to. Matthew brought not only his playing to the band but also a delightful mixture of humour and mischief that lightened many a band rehearsal. A lovely gentleman he was always quietly ready to lend a hand with things: helping sort music, carrying equipment, maintaining instruments.
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9th May - Spring Concert The band made a long-awaited return to performing with a Spring Concert in Holy Cross Chapel in Croy. Our varied entertainment programme included a mix of band favourites and newly discovered pieces. It was lovely to be able to perform for an audience again and we were so pleased to see a good turn out on a wet Monday evening. Our thanks to Holy Cross Chapel for helping to make this concert possible. Photographs Video |
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14th March - Civic Recognition The band had a lovely evening at The Coachman Hotel, hosted by The Provost, in recognition of the band's contributions to the local community and our Third Section win at the Scottish Championships in March 2020. Photographs |
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2021
13th December - Community Carol Concert
The band was delighted to play at the annual community carol concert at the Burngreen Bandstand in Kilsyth. This popular event, organised by the Rotary Club of Kilsyth, is always well-attended and enjoyed by everyone who comes.
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11th December - Christmas Carols The band enjoyed playing Christmas carols outside the Tesco store in Cumbernauld Town Centre. Thank you to store staff for accommodating us. Photograph: Sam Russell |
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14th November - Remembrance Sunday The band provided music for the act of remembrance at the Shrine to the Fallen, at Holy Cross Chapel in Croy. Photograph: Holy Cross - from video |
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6th September - Rehearsals Restart
After a long break enforced by the Covid-19 pandemic and a search for a suitable venue, the we have now resumed rehearsals in Croy.
The band is very grateful to Holy Cross Chapel for making their Hall available as a rehearsal venue and particular thanks are due to the Justice & Peace Group which has made alternative arrangements to accommodate us.
After a long break enforced by the Covid-19 pandemic and a search for a suitable venue, the we have now resumed rehearsals in Croy.
The band is very grateful to Holy Cross Chapel for making their Hall available as a rehearsal venue and particular thanks are due to the Justice & Peace Group which has made alternative arrangements to accommodate us.
Summer Videos
Due to ongoing restrictions, our summer concert in Croy has not been possible again this year. Instead, we have recorded a couple of pieces in our own homes and made a virtual performance that we hope you will enjoy:
Due to ongoing restrictions, our summer concert in Croy has not been possible again this year. Instead, we have recorded a couple of pieces in our own homes and made a virtual performance that we hope you will enjoy:
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Tommy Bolan
Croy Silver Band was saddened to hear of the passing of Tommy Bolan earlier this week (17th May 2021).
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A much respected long-serving playing member and supporter of the band, Tommy received life membership to Croy Silver Band and to the Scottish Brass Band Association in 2009. Our condolences to his family. He will be greatly missed. |
