We had a great summer tour with lovely venues and weren’t rained off anywhere for a nice change.

Wheelbirks Farm Open Day went well but very breezy! Managed to hold down most of the music to play at our last ever Wheelbirks event as the owners are retiring later this year.

Grainger Market was looking beautiful following extensive renovations giving us a bit more space to play in.

Sadly new management changes mean that its likely this was our last visit as Newcastle Council are now charging performers to play in the market.

Sunny day at Wallington.

It was nice to be back after many years away from Wallington NT . Half the band got sone shade in the snazzy looking tent.

Wylam Fair

Next a grand day out at Beamish this time playing in the old Hetton Silver Band Room entertaining the cross flocking to watch the World Quoits Championship nearby.

Bit of a tight squeeze but we made it!

Prudhoe Music by the Riverside annual day of entertainment rounded off the summer.

A great day of local talent organised by Prudhoe Community Partnership. Lovely to be involved as always.

We are back to rehearsals in September so always a good time to welcome any new members who would like to give us a try. Just come along and say hello, you will be very welcome.

No mud and a new venue for the tent lead to a very successful day at the County Show.

Back next to our old friends ‘The Sheep Show’ who really drew the crowds between sets.

Not windy for a change so all the music stayed mainly on the stands. Spot the carrot!

We were delighted to be invited to play in a joint concert with Ponteland Ladies Choir in the beautiful St Marys Church, Ponteland.

The choir sounded amazing in the church acoustic.

After the interval PCB played a well received set of tunes ranging from Billy Joe to Baggy Trousers before the grand finalé piece, ‘Lovely Day’ arranged by our very own Caroline Guirr for Band and Choir.

We had a great evening and are already looking forward to be able to do this again!

Thanks again to Ponteland Ladies Choir for inviting us.

What an amazing evening of joint music making we had in March hosted by Prudhoe Social Club.

We were treated to an interesting programme of music from Whittonstall, Prudhoe and Ponteland Community Concert Bands.

We are so lucky to have three thriving community concert band in our region due in no small part to the infectious enthusiasm of our three MD’S Dave Hignett, Alastair Lord and John Bradford. (Strictly in order of seniority)

The evening ended with a massed concert band version of ‘Build Me Up Buttercup’ by the Foundations which brought the house down.

Thanks as always to Prudhoe Social Club for hosting the evening and providing a fantastic rehearsal space for us every week.

Nice to be invited to open this fantastic day of local entertainment organised by Prudhoe Community Partnership.

No rain this year and plenty of sunshine for a change.

Thanks to Moira Wooldridge for the photos, and Duncan for the in percussion view of our very own Gene Kruper, John Bradford with ‘Sing Sing Sing’

What a great venue playing at Wheelbirks Fam and Ice Cream Parlour to entertain visitors to the farms open day. This was part of a nationally organised event to allow visitors to see behind the scenes of working farms.The national event even featured on a storyline of the Archers.

No mud or wellies in sight this year. Some music flying at times but a nice day out at our local County Show.

A nice sunny rainless day for our springr trip to Beamish. Lots of people out enjoying our specially chosen Olde World set.

A nice little video from ‘Songs that won the Wars’ in remembrance of the anniversary of VE Day this week. ‘Pack up your troubles in your old kit bag and smile, smile, smile’

Thank you to prudhoe Community Partnership for inviting us to open the evenings entertainment for a grand night of local talent in an effort to raise funds for the Summer music by the Riverside event planned for July 12th 2925.

Thanks as always to Moira Wooldridge for the photos!

Always a great place to play, nice and dry and a happy appreciative audience.