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.
Euphonium to be Bought
A euphonium is to be bought from Newcastle and sent to be overhauled.
A euphonium is to be bought from Newcastle and sent to be overhauled.
Committee Meeting held Sunday Aug 10th 1930.
Mr W Crawford Senior Presided and the following members were present, Messrs Tindall, Crawford Junior, Simpson, Cochrane & Clyde
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The committee decided that Euphonium be bought from Newcastle and sent to Boosey to be overhauled. It was decided to ask the Ashington Miners Federation Committee to receive a deputation from this band on the question of a letter received from them with reference to a New Political Union.
The Committee decided to dispense with H Johnson’s services as a bandsman. This concluded the meeting.
Committee Meeting held Sunday Aug 24th, 1930. Mr Crawford Senior Presided and the following members were present, Messrs Simpson, Tindall, Crawford Junior, Tait, Cochrane & Clyde. The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. Correspondence nil. The Committee decided that the Band canvass Lynemouth on Saturday morning Aug 30th in aid of Band funds. The Committee decided that the Band play a programme at Linton, date to be arranged. This motion, however, was defeated on coming before the Band.
Committee Meeting held Sunday Sept 7th 1930. Mr R Tait Presided and the following members were present, Messrs Tindall, Crawford Senior, Shears, Simpson & Clyde.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The correspondence was taken as read. The Committee decided that in future meetings be held 1st Sunday every month.
The Committee decided that Band attend the Armistice Service at Lynemouth on Nov 11th 1930. This concluded the meeting.
Committee Meeting held Sunday Oct 4th 1930.
Mr R Tait Presided and the following members were present, Messrs Crawford Senior, Crawford Junior, Tindall, Simpson, Cochrane & Clyde.
The minutes of the previous meeting were read and accepted as a true copy. The correspondence was taken as read. The Committee decided to pay Mr Foster 5/- being part expense for hire of car in connection with Baldwin Pantomime Party. It was decided that a letter from Miners Federation be on the table pending the result of the deputation to Mr J. J. Hall.
Messrs Tait Tindall and Simpson volunteered to meet Lynemouth Church people with a view to running of Whist Drive.
This concluded the meeting