© 2008
Welcome to the official web site of Gweek Silver Band, a West Cornwall village brass band with over 80 years of rich musical history. Gweek Silver Band is proud of its heritage but also looks to the future with enthusiasm and confidence. Our web site has information on the events, achievements and ambitions of the band.
We hope you enjoy your visit.
Tony Richards, Musical Director.
Training Band
Our training band meets each Wednesday at Gweek Band Room at 6.30pm. Why not come along and see what it’s all about? Tuition and Instrument are provided free of charge.
CBBA Contest, Tremough Campus, Penryn -
Concert with Helston Community Choir
The band will be giving a joint concert with
the Helston Community Choir in
St. Michaels Church, Helston
on Friday 25 May at 7:30pm.
Tickets are £5, available on the door or
from choir members.
Long Service Award
On Saturday 21 April members of the band, past and present, gathered at the Country Skittles for a Social Evening and to present Brian Branch with a silver salver.
Brian has now retired from playing after over 60 years service in Gweek Silver Band! He started in 1948 and, apart from a few years National Service in the RAF, has been playing ever since. Despite having finished blowing on Eb Bass he continues to assist the band as carpenter and general handyman.
Pictures in the Photo Gallery