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Friary Guildford Band is one of the South"s most successful bands, notching up a plethora of Cups, Trophies and Awards on the brass banding scene since they were formed in 1983. As well as the all important Area held every year in Stevenage, Friary also regularly compete in a number of local contests, at Hove, Crawley and Folkestone, as well as a number of national contests at Yeovil, Blackpool, and Prestatyn.

We"re trying to compile a history of the highs (and lows!!) of Friary"s contesting history on this page. If you have any contesting info about Friary or any pictures of Friary contesting email us at admin@FriaryGuildfordBand.co.uk. Some of Friary"s contest appearances are listed below, we"ll update as we get more time and info:


2008 (so far)

Senior Trophy (Blackpool)
 DateSaturday 10th May 2008
 VenueWinter Gardens, Blackpool
 Result?

London & Southern Counties Area Contest (Stevenage)
 DateSaturday 15th March 2008
 VenueStevenage Arts and Leisure Centre
 Result9th (out of 15) – First Section

Yeovil Entertainments Contest
 DateSaturday 2nd February 2008
 VenueThe Octogan Theatre, Yeovil
 Result5th (out of 13)

2007
  • Pontins Championships (Prestatyn)
  • SCABA Autumn Contest (Folkestone)
Senior Trophy (Blackpool)
 DateSaturday 19th May 2007
 VenueThe Winter Gardens, Blackpool
 Result13th (out of 20)

  • SCABA Spring Contest (Hove)
  • London & Southern Counties Area Contest (Stevenage)
  • Yeovil Entertainments Contest
1983-2006

Coming Soon...
 

Friary Guildford Brass Band 2003 - 2007, contact Admin@FriaryGuildfordBand.co.uk