Historical Minutes
In 2025, our centenary year, the band was gifted two minute books dating from our earliest days. These books were kept as a record of meetings held by the committee, and we have digitised their notes as accurately as possible here for you to enjoy. Many thanks to the daughter of John and Winnie Brannan for the kind donation.
Conductor News
A deputy conductor is appointed, and the existing conductor is instructed to be stricter.
A deputy conductor is appointed, and the existing conductor is instructed to be stricter.
Committee Meeting held Sunday morning March 16th 1930
Mr R Tait Presided and the following members were present, Messrs Crawford, Tindall, Simpson, Shears & Clyde.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and confirmed. The Correspondance was taken as read.
The Secretary was instructed to tender for Belford Show at £10. Also explain last year’s financial difficulties. The committee decided that Mr Medlin’s application for membership of Band, to come under rule, as per printed Honorary Members Card. The alternative being a full member. The Secretary was instructed to book Lynemouth Parish Hall for May 17th, 1930. The Secretary was instructed to write Mr Docherty, Federation Secretary, with a view to arranging appointment to interview him as regards Federation Levy. The chairman, Secretary & Mr Shears were deputed to act as deputation for same. The Children’s Sports Secretary, Mr Sawtill gives due notice that the Band’s services would be welcomed on July 5th, 1930. The committee decided that Mr T Cowton can, if he wishes, act as Deputy Conductor until such times as there may be a vacancy. The Treasurer’s report was omitted again due to his absence. This concluded the meeting.
Committee Meeting held Sunday morning, March 30th, 1930.
Mr R Tait presided and the following members were present, Messrs Tindall, Simpson, Shears, Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior & Clyde.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. Mr J Tindall gave a brief report on his visit to Amble, in connection with the proposed booking of Pantomime Party, the object in view being to augment the Band Funds by running a two night show in the Lynemouth Parish Hall, subject to dates being confirmed. The Treasurer reported the sum of … for week ending March 23. Contributions 3d & 2/6 in from Week ending March 16th. 1/6 and 6d contributions. Anything but satisfactory. The Committee decided that the Secretary’s cornet be sent to Messrs Boosey for Repairs. The committee agreed to give Mr T Scott the sum of 1/- for repairs to Instrument. Mr Tindall was granted the sum of 2/-in connection with his visit to Amble. The committee Interviewed the Conductor as regards the discipline of the band. He was instructed to be more strict in future. This concluded the meeting.