Guestbook

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Recent messages to our guestbook

	25 Aug 2009 22:07	jim watkinson	many thanks to players past and present who played at dads funeral the other day, everyone commented how it was a highlight of an otherwise sad day,
	25 Jun 2008 22:55	Judy Flather	A heartfelt thankyou to everyone with Chapeltown Silver Prize Band, the guest players and Morgan Griffiths for the wonderful Memorial concert that you held for Dave. For me it was an evening of memories and goose bumps as I remembered him play the tunes.
	17 Jun 2008 17:59	Thelma Wardle	Toby and Sally, Thank you and the family for your sympathy messages received since the sad loss of Keith, also thanks to you and members for attending the funeral, it is greatly appreciated by our family. Best Wishes to the band,,,,Thelma Wardle
	13 May 2008 18:06	jim watkinson	again, sad news for the band, Norman was my first ever tutor with learners class in pensioners hut on warren rec. thoughts are with Helen and Ian and their families.
	07 May 2008 00:09	Matthew Wilson	Having not logged onto this site for a while I was upset to hear of the passing of Dave Flathers. David came to my school and picked me out of the school band to be one of the first players for Chapeltown Youth Band when I was 11 yrs old. He was a real inspiration. I am Now living in Mumbai, India, but my father still sees the band play and keeps me up to date. A great loss not only to banding but to a generation of kids (now adults!) like me who owe there musical youth to David. May you play on in all the hearts of those you inspired.
	04 Mar 2008 21:08	Paul	Denton Brass wish everyone at Chapeltown the best of luck in the areas today
	26 Feb 2008 22:32	kirsty flude	Hi trying to get in touh with Judy Flather, as my mum Jo Flude or Kirkpatrick would reallylike to get in touch. Mum & judy were friends for years & years, if anyone could put me in touch I would be really grateful, my number is 07732 438283, thanks for your help Kirsty Flude
	17 Jan 2008 22:20	peter gowers	Greetings all and happy new year.I hope 2008 will be a happier year for CSPB,there was too much sadness for you last year,Good luck for Bradford and all the best for 2008, peter,dawn,james & katie
	01 Jan 2008 16:47	Kim Wear	I would like to add my own thanks for the inspiration and guidance that the late David Wood provided to me personally whilst he was Musical Director at Chapeltown between 1979 and 1983. David presided over one of the most successful periods of the bands history, both on the Concert and Contest platform. His genuine interest in developing people, and outstanding interpersonal skills made every individual feel their contribution was essential,valued and respected, and I for one felt huge benefit from his expertise. With this unhappy event we have lost a musician of great quality, and a man of fine stature.
	27 Dec 2007 10:09	john gordon	hope to see the band early in the new year, very much enjoyed listening to a Christmas tape I bought at the Rockinham Arms.
	19 Dec 2007 21:02	Sue Hare	It was great to play with the band again a couple of times for the Christmas season and to see some of the old faces. It felt as if I had never left that Solo Horn spot and yes Julie I know just two photos and it could be mine again!! Wishing you all a great Christmas and good luck for the coming year. Sue, Ron & Sophie
	19 Dec 2007 21:17	dave and paula Ablett	have a good christmas we hope you get some extra players soon I enjoyed plating with the band at one or two jobs this year good luck for the future
	14 Nov 2007 21:28	Martyn Westerman	I just happened to come across your web site. I am very sorry to hear of the passing away of David Flather, David Grey, Eddie Platts and Steve Wade and extend my thoughts to their respective families. I was in Chapeltown Band as a young cornet player in the late 1960s and early 1970s. I left in my early teens to move on to Hoyland Band and then Barrow Colliery Band. I have very fond memories of my time at the CSPB. On a lighter note I am delighted the band is doing so well nowadays. All the best. Martyn (Vancouver, Canada)
	09 Nov 2007 06:24	Mike Roebuck	It has been a while since I looked in here,so it was a double shock to find out that we had lost both David Gray and David Flather. I remember them both very well, in fact I remember David Flathers dad, Jack, as well. The last time I saw David Flather was in the Commercial at Chapeltown, when the band practisednext door. He married his first wife, Jill, on the same day in 1966 that I was attending the wedding of my uncle in Sheffield. I was one of the young players he taught; unlike many of the others, I didnt carry on my banding activities much after leaving home, apart from a very short spell with York Railway Institute band in 1974. I am very sorry that I will be unable to attend the celebration of Davids life in the Commercial on Saturday evening, but I will be thinking of you all. I am a very sad man tonight.
	11 Oct 2007 21:27	keith cookson	shocked and saddened to learn of the death of Dave Flather. He was a great bandsman. we had some fantastic after rehearsal sessions in the pub next door to the bandroom, followed by fish and chips across the road. condolences to his family and his many friends.
	08 Oct 2007 22:44	Judy Flather	Thank you all for your wonderful cards and messages they are a great source of comfort . Thank you for your support, I feel part of a great big family at this sad time. Thank you for the fantastic send off you gave him, he would have loved it. Dave,s celebration of life will be held at The Commercial in Chapeltown on Sat. Nov. 10th from 7.30pm. Looking forward to seeing you all again.Judy x
	05 Oct 2007 19:07	Kim Wear	I,like many others who have posted on the site, feel very privileged to have been asked to play at David Flathers funeral at St Saviours Church last Monday. It was also a great honour to be asked to represent his pupils, saying a few words of remembrance at the service. There are so many stories of Davids exploits that I, (and many others), could have spoken of for hours, but time (and emotion), did not allow. Chapeltown Band have lost some excellent musicians and good friends over the last couple of years, in Steve Wade, Eddie Platts, Beverly Williamson, David Grey and most recently David Flather, and whilst we will all be much poorer for their passing, we have signed Gods transfer form for one top quality quartet, with a fine Musical Director.
	02 Oct 2007 20:46	Mel Walker	OMG so many memories, just wondering now how many of the old members are still there x
	02 Oct 2007 20:40	Andrew Hindley	Just a few words to say how priveleged both myself and Julia feel to give Dave a "good sendoff" as part of what could be best described as "Flather Brass". I am sure that Dave, as a life long friend and mentor will last long in our memories, and as a legend in many more. Rest in peace Dave.
	30 Sep 2007 15:45	jim watkinson	Sorry to hear the news of Dave Flathers death, he was truly a chapeltown band man throuhg and through, an inspiration to many of us as youngsters, i certainly tried to model my playing on his teachings and style, and still use his philosophies to this day. Arohanui.
	27 Sep 2007 22:19	peter gowers	greetings all, so very sorry to hear about the passing of David Flather, if it was not for David,many people would not be around playing in brass bands, heaven is now a more musical place now.
	27 Sep 2007 22:19	peter gowers	greetings one & all, so sorry to hear about the passing of David Flather,he was an insperation to so many and will be missed by so many,Heaven is a more musical place now.
	17 May 2007 21:33	Sue Hare (nee Davies)	Very sorry to hear about Dave Grays recent demise. I agree with you Phil if it was not for people like him and David Flather we would never had the opportunity to learn so much. I think many of us owe alot to these guys. Its a few years since I played with Chapeltown on Solo Horn but I recognise alot of the players names. Cant believe that Andy Platts and Kim Wear are back again. Good luck for the coming year
	17 May 2007 21:33	Paul Gray	It is good to see you helping other players with the fingering chart etc. but one of my students came to me and showed me this sight and as an ex soprano cornet player i have to disagree on your theory that they can play higher than a Bb cornet as I have just had a 30 minute conversation with my student that they should be aiming for a range of G above C and be able to use these notes as well as they can in the stave.....
	15 Apr 2007 21:17	Phil Lukeman	Really sad to hear of Dave Gray"s long illness and sudden passing away. Dave Gray and Dave Flathers, amongst other players, were an inspiration and without their encouragement and the time they devoted to teaching new players, many young players, such as I was at the time, would never have enjoyed the pleasure of performing music live. They were also good company in the bar after too.
	15 Apr 2007 21:17	Phil Lukeman	Hi Paul, thanks for the reply, I live in Ireland now, but I might pop down for a listen to one of your rehearsals or concerts if there is one on when I come back to visit.
	15 Apr 2007 21:16	jim watkinson	dear band, sad to hear of David Greys passing, thoughts are with all who remembered him and his family. fondly remember some entertining evenings when i was a lad and Dave was conducting. some good news, many thanks to the band for helping Phil Lukeman to get back in touch with me after many years. love to you all Jimbo
	15 Apr 2007 21:16	Martyn Westerman	Have just stumbled on this website. Just thought I would say how sad I am to hear that both David Grey and Eddie Platts have passed recently - they were both fine musicians and human beings. The roll call of names in the Guest Book looks like a scene from All our Yesterdays - years I remember with fondness. I now live in Vancouver, Canada. I wish everyone at CSPB (past and present!) well for 2007. Martyn Westerman (Cornet player: 1968-early 1970s)
	06 Mar 2007 21:59	Paul Wilkinson	The following message is posted on behalf of Tony Boon and relates to the sad loss of David Grey, one of our former conductors. Dear Tony, I hope you dont mind me sending this but I found your address on the computer. It is to let you know that David died on the 1st March. He had been ill for quite a time with emphysemia but he died suddenly. I dont know if anyone will remember him at Chapeltown Band. We went to Butlins at Skegness the other week and met Kim Wear. David said he would keep in touch with him but I think it was one of those things he was going to get round to when he retired. Unfortunately he never reached retirement age, He would have been 65 this coming Monday. I hope you dont mind me writing. Love Stella
	06 Mar 2007 21:37	Paul Wilkinson	Hi Phil, good to here from you and that you have got the bug. If you are still around Chapeltown come and join us.
	06 Mar 2007 10:10	Phil Lukeman	Kim Wear and Andrew Platts playing for Chapeltown again, I wish I had been there!!! Hi guys, hope you are both well, I know I am a bit late, but just got the brass band bug back.
	27 Nov 2006 12:21	Andrew Oxley	A very early morning to you all. Just having a browse round tinternet after trying to find a recording of next years regional test piece, and I stumbled upon the site. Dunno if you remember me, but I played front-row cornet when we won the Nationals. I cant believe it was so long ago. Ive been out of it for a while but Im up in Edinburgh now, and just started playing again with Bathgate Band. There are a few names on the roster I recognise, some I dont, but I hope everyones keeping well nonetheless. Might see you at one of the North of England contests if you venture up that far. I think we are off to Blackpool in 2007, so you never know. Ciao for now.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Rachel Plant (nee Bralsford)	Hi everyone, hope you're all OK. Sorry not seen you for ages - regularly keep informed via website with events. Still have occasional 'blow' - much to my neighbours delight! Hope to see you all soon xx
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Ian	excellent pages on how to play, sludgepumps indeed! When are you going to see the light and stop messing with those valves. Come over to the dark side, get a trombone! We're endangered you know. By the way looking for a G trombone, anyone know where there is one.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Janie	Is Kim Wear the Kim I used to know from National Mutual days????
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andy Gray	Hi and a Happy New Year to all at CSPB (or is it just Chapeltown Band now?). Good luck contesting this year, and as an ex-memberI will be following your progress with interest. Andy Gray
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Adam Lessard	Hi to everyone in Chapeltown Band. Hope everyone has had a good Christmas break. Please email me if you have the time. I'd love to hear from folks in the band. Sorry I've been so bad about keeping in touch. arlessard@yahoo.com--even a quick note would be great. I don't have many of your email addresses. But this can be my Christmas and New Years greeting to everyone. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Adam--solo euphonium 2003-2004, Chapeltown Band
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Rick Nelson	I've just moved here from the States and am playing with Deepcar now, but if you ever need a sub horn, let me know, Cheers,
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Rick Nelson	I've just moved to the UK and am looking for a band to join. I played 2nd tenor horn for the Illinois Brass Band for 9 years, during which we won 6 North American championships, and then one year stints with the Chicago Brass Band and then Prairie Brass. You might guess that there was a bit of a shake up in Chicago over the past 3 years. If you have a horn vacancy or know of a band in the Sheffield area that does, I would be very grateful to hear about it, Cheers, Rick
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	You seem to be invaded with junk mail.Can't you do anything about this?
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Tony Boon	Hi Kim You must be getting quite an old man now.Me,I'm retired living La Dolce Vita.David and myself are now in touch with each other. Thanks for your offer of help. I hope to see you all at next Patron's concert
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Scotty	Still not updating the website then! Hope you're all ok. Up the Blades and down with the Pigs! Ian
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Mike Roebuck	Only just found this message board, unfortunately. I was with the band from 1964 to 1972, playing solo horn by the time I finished. I'm very, very sorry to hear about Eddie Platts - a wonderful euphonium player and a fine fella to boot! Andrew - are you likely to be playing Batley Variety Club again in the near future? Do let me know. Regards to everyone else I know here, too.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Kim Wear	Hello Tony Boon, (long time no see). I have David & Stella Grey's address in Scotland. If you want to call me on 07723 077670 I'll be happy to pass it on to you.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	peter	Hi chris batty, just wondered how its hanging! hav eyou had your instrument out lately?
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	keith cookson	I played trombone with the band in the early/mid 70s anyone remember me?
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Tony Boon	Im trying to contact David Grey ,an ex conductor.I believe he conducts Coalburn Band.Can anyone help?
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	best wishes to all at chapeltown, my wife, Judith, Ex solo cornet player with the band would like to hear from her uncles, Neville and Terry. Raymond.Ibbotson
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	If you only ever check the guestbook, please have a look at the home page... we've got our current and former player register up and running in a secured area of the web site. I'll need a working email address so I can send you the user name and password to use.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	ian ward	greetings from the emerald isle,looking through your site brings back fond memoreys,i played with ecclesfield silver prize band under conductor roy hartley from 1969 to 1975 and played bb bass,i am hoping to move back to south yorkshire in the near future, when i do i will make conntact, all the best from ian and family in ireland
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (webmaster)	I will, if anyone wants to mail me, set up a list of email addresses that with everyone's permission, send out to enable former members to keep in touch with each other. If you want ot go on the list, send me your email address with a subject of Band Circular.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	jim watkinson	Andy Platts, Sorry to hear of your fathers death, just heard 2 minutes ago via Chris and Bernadette Davies, our thoughts will be with u tomorrow. (saturday morning to us) give Chris Davies a bell and get my email from him and drop us a line sometime.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andrew Platts	The funeral for Eddie Platts will take place at Grenoside Crematorium, South Chapel at 3:15pm on Friday 20th May. All are welcome but it would be nice if you could get in touch just to let us know some idea of numbers. Thanks Andrew Platts
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andrew Platts	Thanks Kim, I know how much you thought about him. I'll be posting the details for his funeral as soon as I know what's happening. Looking back we have a great deal to be thankful for and almost everything that I've done is as a consequence of my Dad playing with Chapeltown. His grandfather first played with the band in around 1870 having come over to live in Chapeltown from Oldham, where he had, I believe, been a member of the famous Oldham Rifle Brigades Band. His father, uncles and sister played with the band and my two brothers, Edward and John, also became members. He joined the band in around 1935 and I have a great picture of him in his first uniform, with his cornet under his arm. No boy was ever so proud. After his national service he also played trumpet with local dancebands. He had many friends in the band and I have fond memories of David Flather, his father Jack, Terry Turton, Athol Higgins, Tony Boon, Norman Kirk, Terry and Neville Wilkinson, Steve Wade, Stan and Jim Watkinson, David Grey, Ned Hoole, John Fulleylove, Trevor Goodison, Les Saville, Mick Roebuck, Kim Wear, John Ogle, Danny Bellingham, Colin Crossland and a whole host of others that shared the good times with him (please excuse me if I've forgotten anyone for now). He left the band to join me and Kim at Desford in 1975 and I was so happy for him that he played at the Granada Band of the Year and the British Open at the Kings Hall, Belle View. He returned to Yorkshire banding playing with the, then, Quaker Sutherland Band before putting his instrument in his case for the last time. His band was Chapeltown and his heart and thoughts always remained there, and I'm pleased to say that my registration has returned to the band this year. He's a hard act to follow. Anyone that knew him will know exactly what I mean. He didn't make a lot of noise or fuss, he was amusing, polite and friendly, a good bloke and a true gentleman. To know him was to like (love) him. He worked hard all of his life providing his family with security and a peaceful and happy home, and he earned the respect and friendship of his peers, neighbours and colleagues. He was blessed with a happy marriage that was filled with mutual love and companionship. His enthusiasm, interest and love of music, and Sheffield Wednesday, never dimmed. As a father and grandfather he was truly wonderful, always supportive, very often amusing and rarely judgemental. He loved his family and he loved them to be around him. He suffered from ill health for many years and towards the end his situation was difficult and frustrating for him. He never complained and maintained his spirit and humour throughout, and having given a great example of how to live he then taught us that in his passing we that are sound in body have little to complain about. He was greatly loved, he will be greatly missed and gratefully remembered. It's appropriate that there is a picture of him with the band, in the prime of his life, stood at the side of his father with his sister at the front, on this website. His character and spirit are represented perfectly in that moment. I would be truly pleased if anyone that sees this message could contact the names I've mentioned, where possible, and accept our invitation to his funeral.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Eddie Platts (Jr)	Thanks for your kind words Kim, long time no speak. Ned
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Kim Wear	I am very sad to report that Eddie Platts has passed away. In my view Eddie was one of the best players ever to grace the Chapeltown uniform, and was an inspiration to all who heard him play. As a young player myself with the band in the 60's, Eddie was the first player I ever heard triple tongue 'live', and believe, me his version of Hailstorm on Euphonium was scintillating. Eddie was truly a lovely bloke, fine musician and will be remembered very fondly by those of us who were proud to know him.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andrew Platts	Nice to see Tony Boon. I remember his party piece of 'Cherry Blossom Pink'. I also remember his close friendship with Dave Flather, Dave Grey and Terry Turton. Sorry to report that my father,Eddie, is very, very ill and may not even see out the night as I type this. Chapeltown Band was very close to his heart and it would be nice to hear from anyone. Phone me on 07770 777977 if you would like to be kept informed although it may be better to email me with your contact details. Please let any of his old friends know as I know it would be important to him.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Tony Boon	To Judith Wilkinson.Retired living in Hoyland.Sorry I forgot your married name.Saw D Flathers 1st time in 30yrs in Barnsley April 30th.Perhaps webmaster will let us have individual email addresses. Tony
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andy Schofield	The South Yorks Police Band would love to see you all at their 25th Anniversary Concert - Elsecar Heritage Centre 7pm Sat 7th May 2005. Tickets are only a fiver - proceeds to the Yorkshire Air Ambulance. It's also a reunion for any former players so please get in touch. 0800 387830
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Judith Ibbotson	To Tony Boon I am now Judith Ibbotson not Wilkinson, we live in West Wales,and would love to hear how you are. Best wishes to you and family Judith
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Tony Boon	I played cornet with CSPB thro the 60s.Although I still see local exblowers I would love to here from David Flathers,Judy Wilkinson and David Grey
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Adele Fullelove	Just having a read through and noticed the message from Jamie Beeston. I was just thinking about you the other day and some of the good times the Yorkshire crew used to have going to Newstead. Anyway Jamie and i are getting married in June this year and i am still with Stocksbridge and he is with Sellers. It would be great to hear from you!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andrew Platts	Hi, It was good to play with the band at the area. Thanks to Kim for asking me and thanks to Derek Renshaw. It was nice to have a family involvement again after all these years and good to see the band in such good shape. Keeping bands together these days is not easy and congratulations to everyone at Chapeltown for doing a great job. It would be nice to hear from anyone that wants to get in touch. Andrew Platts
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Kay + David	Hello everyone and Granny Di How did the areas go?
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Jamie Beeston	Having a browse around the site to how see the band\'s getting on...hello to those that remember my tootings on euph! I\'m still playing up here in the North - now for Chester-le-street Riverside (formerly Newcastle Brown Ale Band) and just about managing to stay sane with 3 daughters and the missus to contend with at home. I see the band has moved - it always amazed me how we got a full band + stuff in that room at chapelgreen! Good luck in t\'area...sock it to \'em Jamie PS (just qualified for RAH last weekend - got 2nd at area, just sobering up!)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	greengrass	Excellent site well done. www.geocities.com/beverleybeck
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David Lancaster	Wow - I've finally made it onto the front page of your website! I'm touched! Yes I was a tad disappointed by the Malton result but hey we restored normal service at St Helens... Hi to Kim and Hilary and best of luck at Bradford; hope you make it through to ... erm ... Harrogate! Cheers D
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	david morton	David Have just discovered the site following a comment from Jim and Chris Watkinson who came to see me and my missus over the Christmas break. So the information came from Chapeltown to Gleadless via New Zealand. Well whatdoyouknow!!! I like the site - its very user frendly - and hope to make the occasional comment in the future. I played in the band from 1976 for about 10 years and have some very happy memories of people and events. Regards David Morton
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Scotty	It's about time this website was updated with some news!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Kay	congratulations on the result at Malton. Sorry we missed it. A good boost after the areas.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	grannie di	hi evrybdy just 2say thanx to ian and band for gr8 res on sunday keep it up we'll beat harrogate at st helens se ya fri nite
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	jon	im impressed, dave that the result from malton are on the website!!!! great site well done dave 7 the rest of the band!!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (webmaster)	Oops - wrong smiley !!!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (webmaster)	If you've come straight here, have a look at the home page. We got a result at Malton - 2nd to Cottingham. Thanks on behalf of the band to everyone who helped. Also, you may like to know I found my wallet :-)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Becky Venus & Billy Rushworth	Hi, gr8 site, as usual have nothing to do at uni! Big hello to Mark and Michelle, well done to Mark for announcing Michelle's new name thanks to Billy (dont know how many people would agree with it!).
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	jim watkinson	kim u old reprobate, by the way i should have told u i played 2nd cornet on tristran, (but still ended up throwing a few sop cue's in for Diversions on the old bass theme)taken me 30 years to get away from corner chairs, if i go above the stave these days i get paid double time. start rehearsals this avro doing a Stravinsky thing, doing more orchestra than brass band these days, am coming over at xmas will will bring my cornet (and probobly picc as well) get my email address from chris and bernie then we can keep in touch without having to air old washing in public. i can just imagine roger sayin Kim Who ??.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Clive Morris	hi every1, just seen the brass instrument info pages, pretty cool m8, and wotya know, we have the same surname, im sure peter drinkel(my former solo trom at hebden bridge, i was 2nd trom there), will show u the slide stuff, its pretty easy once u get 2 know it all like me and peter do, lol, i currently play 2nd trom with lindley band now so good luck with ur up and coming concerts and contests and who knows, i might c u on the band circuit somewhere, cyaround, CliVE
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	Hello, Good site well maintained, all the best to all at Chapeltown, Raymond ibbotson
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	Kim and Tristan? He's still moaning about the lack of a recognisable melody :-)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Karen Mahood	hey everyone hope you are all well. Am coming back on saturday, depending on if the boat can get off the island, as we've been having really bad weather here this week. Hope you've all had a good summer and see ya when i get back.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Kim Wear	Hiya Jimmy, hope you Chris et al are keeping well and that Yorkshire accent is still intact. Tristan and fun are not two words I would personally put together, particularly after a 12 year break and having Roger Webster and Dyke on immediately after us. Anyway I suppose it gives him the opportunity to tell all his mates that he sat in the same chair as Kim Wear at the Area !!!!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	peter gowers	greetings everyone,i may be gone, but i hope i'm not forgoten,hope to see you all at st patrick's christmas concert,glad to see you've moved back into another old,damp,cold,church hall to reherse in, ha,ha, see you all soon.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Gemma Leach	Congratulations Michael!!!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Dave Sylvester	Hi guys well done on your sucsess, been working and still working in Nottingham, not playing at the moment, but moved back to Rotherham as I lost lost my mum in June, but life must go on. Hope everyone is ok, and hope to see you soon. Dave
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Peter Cunningham	I've only just found your site so congrats for going into the championship section, and commiseration for coming down. I've just seen my picture on the web site, so I hope one or two of your players still remember me. I'm ok but not playing (family commitments), hope everyone I know is ok.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	jim watkinson	good to see kim wear playing again, hard to keep us oldies down, tristran was fun eh, get in touch eh Kim. cheers Jimbo
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Victoria	Fame at last. Seen my self in the list of players.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Dave Neil	Hi Everyone - sorry to here about your relegation, but don't worry I'm sure you'll bounce back. Well done for getting there in the first place. Best regards to all.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	x chap player	Sorry, but I've had to remove this posting. I hope anyone that's seen it understands my reasons.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (webmaster)	SOrry - there's been a problem lately with the guestbook - it hasn't been accepting postings... some problem with the PHP script that drives it. I've made a few changes and it (plainly) appears to be working OK now. Sorry if anyone has been posting. If you want to repost your message, please do so.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (webmaster)	Andrew, Glad you enjoyed the blow! Your help was much appreciated. If we ever need the services of a great cornet player, we know where to come! Thanks.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andrew	It's taken me a while to find this page, but belated thanks for allowing me to play with you for the Area contest! I joined to help out an old friend and I ended up making lots of new friends... don't lose touch, and the best of luck for the future!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (webmaster)	Joshy: thanks, glad you liked the fingering chart. Conways, Lynda and all others wishing us luck for the Regionals, many thanks. We've just finished our last rehearsal save for tomorrow at Bradford. It's a big challenge. We're looking forward to it but I don't think we've got any illusions, if you get my drift :-)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Sean Conway	All the very best for Tristan at the Yorkshire Area Sean,Jane,Laura and Emma Conway.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Joshy	Fanks 4 the fingering chart - - really clear, good info!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Lynda from Five Rivers Brass	Hello All, Hope rehearsals are going well with Tristan, want to wish you all the very best for the area contest, I hope to be there hidden in the audience if I can get time off my own rehearsals.
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	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Adele Fullelove	Hi its Adele Fullelove hope you are all well and working hard on Tristan. I was wondering if someone could send me Jim Watkinsons e-mail address as my mum and dad would love to get in touch with them. My e-mail address is fullelove@aol.com Thanks and good luck at the area!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Michelle MacGurk	Hello to all,especially Rachel (solo horn) who i know from the national youth band!!good luck at the area...hard competion up North! N e way, il see u at the easter course Rachel...bye bye x x x lots of love Michelle(horn) x x x
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Colin Randle	I wonder if you could get your MD Ian Scott to email me sometime as I have news of a mutual aquaintance, (Aidy Skelton), that I'm sure he would like to be made aware of. Many thanks and good luck at the upcoming area. Colin Randle - (ex. 1st. Trombone from the City Of Coventry Band when Ian was there many years ago)!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Hilary	Congratulations to Julia and Andrew Hindley on the birth of their son Christopher on 1st Jan
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Naomi Cornish- Leyland Band	:-)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	I've eventually deleted the junk postings from the GB, just so you know... and if you were wondering what some of the other postings were referring to :-)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	What I want to know is, what are goose sets? Are they something you use when marching to give the person in front of you a cheap thrill?
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond Ibbotson	Hello Best wishes to all in Chapeltown Band
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	matt	maybe we should buy Andy some bagpipes?, it can't be any worse than his trombone playing!.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Michelle, Flowers Band	Great site, just checking up on me ol' mate and partner in crime Hilary. See you soon matey and good luck to the band over the coming months.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Naomi Cornish, Leyland Band Percussionist	very nice site! keep up the good work
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	Matt, If you ask me, it seems like an offer that we couldn't refuse. Perhaps we could even afford to buy a new band room. I don't see the problem with supplying the details to Mr Emeka. Afer all, he seems like a nice person with excellent contacts, and clearly his taste in music is impeccable :-' (that's tongue in cheek if you didn't know)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	matt	ok... lets give you our bank account details so you transfer the money.... idiot!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Lindsay	hello!! just sat at college being very bored!lots of people like the photos and the webpage! :) well i suppose i had better go and do some work! :( suppose il cu all at 2moroz rehersal.....cn't wait!! bye bye Lindsay XxX
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Antonio	Hi !!!! I've visit your web site and I must say that is very interesting because it give sudden at the visitors a clear idea of you style!!! When you've spare time, can you visit my web site www.bluedanger.too.it (Italian cover rock band) Is very important for me to know what you think about it! Thanks Antonio Di Chiara
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	I thought you'd appreciate that one, Ian!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	SCOTTY	Get that filthy link off the News Page!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	Raymond, various bits of the site *have* been updated. The appearances page has been revised, the 'how to play' has had quite a bit of attention in the past few months. I admit the news page is lagging a tad. The musical directors page has been updated this year ('cos we got a new one). The only outstanding job currently is the photo album which may get addressed shortly. Sorry if you're unhappy with things, but like many, I have extensive work and family committments, not to mention Band and trying to study for a Masters degree to boot.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	When are you going to update the site? It has been like this for over a year now. This is the only way that friends can keep in touch with the band,surely there must be someone who can look after the site properly. If not just delete the site and forget about it. Raymond. Ibbotson
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Ben	I should've Scrolled Down
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Ben	Hi, Just wondering ... did some of the players from Chapletown Band help out the Yiewsley and West Drayton band at the Whit Friday Marches? Ben
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Clare	Hiya! Nice website, but the 'how to play' bit kinda baffled me with science!! I currenty play principle euph in a 2nd section NE band, but am looking for a band in the Sheffield area, as this is where I will be going to uni. Any ideas??
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Colin Davenport	Don't suppose Matt Newbould happens to be the trombone player/dentist who was at Sheffield university until a couple of years back? Apologies if not... Great site by the way.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	matt	aswell as the poorly disguised sop player, you can just about see my slide ( 3rd slide back )
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Steve	Yep, and he would have got away with it if it weren't for them pesky kids...
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (webmaster)	It wouldn't happen to be the poorly disguised sop player would it by any chance? :-)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	paula & dave ablett	a very good web site, nice to see the band is doing well,hope you are successful at nationals paula & dave ablett ,shirland m w band
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Steve Burgess	Just to let you know that you can play "spot the imposter" at http://www.ywdband.com/news_pictures.shtml
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Tony	Great Site
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	The Band History section of the site tells nothing whatsoever of the history of the band, surely you can do better than this, this is just a statement about the present band. Is no one prepared to do any research? The band has a fine and distinguished history. There is a vast amount of information to be gaind localy. Even I here in Wales can tell you the name of the band secretary who served 40 years.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	Thanks, Steve. I'll make sure your thanks get passed on.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Steve Burgess	Hi, Just a quick message to say a huge thanks to all of the players at Chapeltown who helped us out at the Whit Fridays this year. A great day out and I hope you all had as much fun as we did! Many regards from everyone at Yiewsley & West Drayton Band
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Hilary Mateer	Gary Michael Hart has been playing for Oughtibridge for the past year but has just moved to Stocksbridge. I have his contact details (been playing next to him for the past year) and if you get in touch with me privately if will put you in touch. Hilary Mateer Hilary@Mateer.co.uk
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (Webmaster)	Gary, I emailed Michael some time ago to the address he left on the GB when he originally posted but I received on reply.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	The new site looks good. The only problem and its the same with all these band sites. No one ever answers. I have been writing to your site for years, sent you old photos ect, I have never had a answer. I have to ask, what is the point. The only possible answer is that no one ever looks at the site Best wishes. Raymond.Ibbotson
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	gary	hello, was wondering if micheal hart had found a band. don't know how to contact him can anyone help
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	John	Hi Everyone, Just a quick note to let you know that we have launched a new and exciting Brass Band discussion forum for bands people everywhere. It's called www.themouthpiece.com and we welcome brass musicians and enthusiasts all around the world to help in building this exciting Brass Discussion site. Please would you kindly inform your players and members and invite them to visit and register... we would love to have them join this free service... many thanks John - themouthpiece.com
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Matthew Wilson	Wow. Cant believe it. First section. I thought it was great the day I played in London in the third section. You guys have done great. Keep it up!!!! Best regards to those remmber my head being tapped rather hard by a conducting batton in the hands of Ken Aitken Jones. (Should have paid more attention) Still have my cornet but havent played since the day I walked off stage at the Royal Festival Hall. Best day of my banding life!!!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	millhouse	you can tell that i am a a* student carnt u............... yea right!!!! dont know where u get them from bt i wouldnt trust them they seem to be dodgy characters!!! p.s is that better??
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	millhouse	you can tell that i am a a* student carnt u............... yea right!!!! dont know where u get them from bt i wouldnt trust them they seem to be dodgy characters!!! p.s is that better??
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David	Millhouse, what happened to the use of English language? Flippin' SMS-dialect.... where do we get these Euphonium players from?
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	millhouse	leave school that is nt the band!!!!! lol
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	millhouse	hi peeps!!!! supossed 2be dng crse work bt carnt be arsd thought i wld jst say hi!!!!! 30 DAYS N I LEAVE WOOOHHHHOOOO. cu tonght. millhouse
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David (Webmaster)	Bands Reunited -------------- I'm going to set up an 'alumni'-type page for the Band to enable past players to get in touch with each other. If anyone would like to send me their names, details of when they played with the band and what instruments they played, I'll do the honours. Also, a photo (current or old) probably wouldn't come amiss.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	Change of EMail address, I have left many messages on your site but I never get a answer. I would like to hear from Terry Turton, Helen West, or the Wilkinsons or anyone in the 50s and 60s band raymond and Judith Ibbotson
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David Grey	Sorry wrong Email address. Oops. Wife Stella typing
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	DAVID GREY	Hi Chapeltown. Old conductors never die. still going strong. Am conducting Coalburn Silver Band in Scotland. Many happy memories from 1966 to 1973 especially Margaret and Terry Turton, the Wilkinsons and the Kirks. Congratulations on your successes. Hope my Band does as well this weekend. Would love to meet you in the Nationals one day. Would love to hear from former colleagues
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Wesley	Well done to everyone at Chap!!! I'm sure you all worked hard to get the job done... Gareth (Percussion) phoned me last night! All the best everyone!!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Tom Y	How are peoples heads this morning? Mine aches. Its all tony's fault. He forced me into drinking that much! Well played everybody yesterday. It was a brilliant result, all things considered. cya friday.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Webmaster	Fourth place in the 1st Section regionals at Bradford today... as the highest ranked band in the 1st, that means we get promoted. Look out Championship section, here we come!!!!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Webmaster	To reiterate Matt's comments... apologies for anyone who too offence from the recently posted message. This message was posted from a user at Thomas Rotherham College in Rotherham. The date and time of the posting have been reported to the appropriate person within the college, and I will do everything possible to see that the person gets, as a minimum, all network access withdrawn. If anyone else is thinking of doing something stupid, beware... we have ways and means, and this web site is run be someone who knows exactly what they're doing on the Internet...
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	M Newbould	On behalf of C.S.P.B. I would like to appologise to anyone who views the message below. I am sure it will be removed as soon as possible.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	alan garbutt	great website congratulations : might pop in for a blow when i come back off my holidays
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	jim watkinson	C.S.P.B. Can't Sup Poor Beer. i see Terry Turton's name crop up a few times on the pictures etc. i should say a special thanks to him as he took me under his wing when i was about 16 and took me for lessons, also dave flathers who was monumental around that time.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	jim watkinson	started my music with the band in 1969 (ish) aged 13, now 33 years on still playing, mainly trumpet with most of the semi pro orchestras in and around Auckland NZ, still in contact with the band through Chris Davies (bro in law). just got a copy of latest CD from my Mum in law for christmas will have a listen shortly. hi super trom, whats the difference between bagpipes and an onion,? -- no one cries when you chop up bagpipes.!
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	best wishes to the band in the new year
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Lindsay	got bored at college so i thought id pop in and say hi!!! Every one likes the website so well done!! ;-)
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	John - TheMouthpiece Team	Hi Everyone Just a quick note to let you know that we have launched a new and exciting Brass Band discussion forum for bands people everywhere. It's called www.themouthpiece.com and we welcome brass musicians and enthusiasts all around the world to help in building this exciting Brass Discussion site. Please would you kindly inform your players and members and invite them to visit and register... we would love to have them join this free service... many thanks John - themouthpiece.com
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andy Gray	Hi Keith - or should I say "Supertrom". Remember a snotty gobby little so-and-so who also played trombone? Drop me a line re how you are at andrewmgray@hotmail.com (I use this as a spam sink) and I'll give you my proper email address.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	keith cookson	Hi I was a cpb player back oin the early seventies with some great players and supporters, I played bass trom. and helped to do up the old bandroom/chapel am now living in highlands of scotland unfortunately only pipe bands here, would like to hear from any old friends
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	dave Neil	The new improved site is terrific - congratulations. hope you find a conductor soon, if I was in the area I would apply all over again. Some of the best concerts every played were in the "Newton" Am back wagging for Tullis Russell in the 2nd Section Scottish area. Callum is on the front rowe and having to practice more. All the best to everyone. hope you have success. Best regards Dave Neil
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	John Clark	Great Site. For anyone just surfing - this is a great band to join. Very friendly and welcoming. I joined in 1981 expecting to stay 6 months. I finally had to leave in 1999 after moving to Kent.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	raymond.Ibbotson	Best wishes to all in Chapeltown Band Raymond and Judith Ibotson
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Tom	I don't know, You join a band, even register with them, and they don't even put your second name on the site. Cya Friday people.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Andy Gray	As an ex-CSPB player it's good to see some familiar faces. It would be great to see more photos, especially from the 70's. Best of luck for the future.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	David Morris	If you haven't seen it yet, following the resignation of our Musical Director, we're recruiting! Full details are available elsewhere on the site. Go to the home page for more information.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond and Judith Ibbotson	Greetings to all at Chapeltown Band
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Ian Plant	Just dropped in while surfing. Play in Hebden Bridge Band. Great Site.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Diane	Great result for the area keep it up, hope too see you in champ section soon.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Michael Hart	Hi - great website!. I'm new to the Sheffield area and am looking for a band to play for. I used to play Eb Bass, but haven't played for a couple of years. If you (or any bands you know) need a bass player please let me know because i'd love to start playing again.
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Raymond.Ibbotson	Just a line to wish you a happy new year and all that,I sent you some photos for your archives some time ago. How are things with you on the contesting front. My band Ammanford Town won the 2nd section in Preston last year.I am still playing OK, every year I say this is the last year but I never get around to it. How are Terry and Neville Wilkinson my wifes uncles.I see that they are not on your playing list All the best Raymond.Ibbotson
	24 Apr 2006 23:35	Helen West (nee Turton)	Hello to anyone who remembers my family. My dad Terry Turton played the cornet in the band in the 60\'s and 70\'s. Lot\'s of memories, standing around the band stand in Whitby, Chapeltown Park and Buxton Spa, what a way to spend a Sunday!