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Some names added by the Facebook Bygone Bedlington members :- 

I didn't know aout this 'merger'. Does anybody have details of when it occurred and why?

I think I was told it was because the pit closed (I had started to learn cornet in Netherton '72/3) and I don't believe it was a merger of two bands, but a change of name and "sponsor".

The band moved into the factory for rehearsals at that time and continued for a few years but there were issues with where we played, often we would be in a corner of the canteen which was not ideal for a band practice or the workers trying to eat. My mum stopped playing altogether around 78/9(?) and my father and I moved to another band, whether this was because the band broke up or not I don't know.

I think I was told it was because the pit closed (I had started to learn cornet in Netherton winter '72/3, probably the Institute/club?) and I don't believe it was a merger of two bands, but a change of name and "sponsor".

The band moved into the factory for rehearsals at that time and continued for a few years but there were issues with where we played, often we would be in a corner of the canteen which was not ideal for a band practice or the workers trying to eat. My mum stopped playing altogether around 78/9(?) and my father and I moved to another band, whether this was because the band broke up or not I don't know.

Other names to add:

I think these may be correct, 22 Arthur Brodie. 12 Clarence Milburn. 

Possibles, 18 Ian Lamb. 27 Howard Swanson

8 hours ago, Canny lass said:

I didn't know aout this 'merger'. Does anybody have details of when it occurred and why?

See details on this thread, if I've copied the correct link, this seems to fit with my memories.

@Bandsman1966 - it was Deborah Golding  (Facebook group Bygone Bedlington) that gave me the names and she commented :-  Jimmy was my dad, Barry is my uncle- he says he remembers this like it was yesterday. It was the year that they won the Picnic.               I sent her a copy of your photo, via Facebook Messenger and she is going to see if her mam , and uncle, can name some more.

Thanks for all the info, Bandsman1966. What a sad end for the band. I loved that band as a kid and me and my brother often played at being'bandsmen' marching (in our fashion) ehind them when they were practicing outside the institute,

I remember Jimmy well, and I think I remember Deborah. We lived on the Wansbeck Estate from the late 60's, by the middle shops and my folks stayed there until the 90's, the Golding's were only a few minutes walk away.

If they won the picnic in 75 that was the year before my avatar pic was taken. A press photographer posed mum and I on Front Street, it was probably the NP Leader? As you can see I was too small for a blazer. Actually I was too small for the hat and the horrible crimplene kipper tie too. Ten years old and marching with the band, I was so proud.

No 12 named.

No 26 names as Jeff Howe by Nathan Barnes of the Facebook Past Times History group.

@Canny lass - after many comments and confusion on the Facebook Past Times History group Nicola Ternent commented :-  Right apparently Biff Smith is 1, Jackie Appleby is 7, Tommy Percy 19 and Joe Jones has told me that Joe grant was solo cornet but Joe Jones is not in this pic.

Now I'm totally confused! Have you changed the numbers?

Now I've got it! we're discussing this in two different places!

If Nr. 1 is Barron Smith in this photo then he is also nr 15 in the second photo for this band.

I've no idea who Joe Jones is but he's shown as nr 16 in this photo.

Time for bed. My head's hurting!
 

15 hours ago, Canny lass said:

Now I've got it! we're discussing this in two different places!

If Nr. 1 is Barron Smith in this photo then he is also nr 15 in the second photo for this band.

I've no idea who Joe Jones is but he's shown as nr 16 in this photo.

Time for bed. My head's hurting!
 

 

I know what you mean - I should stop trying to multitask, my gender can't really do that 

2 hours ago, Alan Edgar (Eggy1948) said:

I should stop trying to multitask

Never! Practice makes perfect!

Hi, I have been meaning to contact you with some information about this photo for a while. I am no. 8 George Atkinson.

No. 2 was the principle solo corner player-sorry can't remember his name.

No.8 George Atkinson solo cornet.

No.17 was called Vivien, Tenor Horn. (sorry can't remember her surname)

No.21 was Brian Harding B flat bass.

No.22 was Ian Lambs father.

No.23 was a representative of Brentford Nylons.

By the time this was taken Joe Grant had left the band (think he went to Ashington)

Hope this is of some help 🎺🎺🎺🎺

@george.atkinson. - names updated.

I assume you have copies of the photos that you are on?

The member - Bandsman1966  (Biff's son) that posted the photos hasn't visited the group since November 1st 2018. Any names I have added since Bandsman1966  visited have been from ex Netherton Colliery people that are members of the local Facebook groups. 

Thanks for your reply-just remembered no.2 the principle cornet player was called Trevor-so sorry no surname. No recollection of no. 4. probably a borrowed player-quite common to play for another band. At that time I was playing for Dunston silver band-Durham county youth band, Buradon Band, Felling band and Whickham comp.school band-as I had just turned 15 at the time.

@george.atkinson. - No 4 updated.

Playing for that lot your lips must have been well puckered all week .

I still get emails about these, on my old PC, that I hardly ever check. Couldn't remember my password for this site and the PC blocks this forum. After much faffing about I'm back in.

Can't believe I didn't recognise Tommy Percy, it was he who gave me lessons all those years ago, I used to go to his house every week and remember his lovely wife bringing tea and biscuits.

Nice to see more names added though.

2 hours ago, Bandsman1966 said:

After much faffing about I'm back in.

Champion