Spring Workshop – 2022

May 21 – Spring Workshrop

On Saturday the 21st May we held a band workshop at the Fire Service Training Centre,  something we have wanted to do for quite a while. 

It was really well attended by band members and in addition we invited the Fire Service Cadets to come along and spend some time with us. They were a credit to their Instructors and SYF&R, they thoroughly enjoyed being taught to march by Martyn Oakes and then marching along with the band. 

Thank you to the High Sherriff who came along to give the event his support, the cadets really appreciated it. Who knows, we may even have a potential piper or drummer wanting to join us, it was a great day, well done to everyone involved with it.

Yorkshire Armouries

May 4th – ASDIC Conference, Yorkshire Armouries Museum, Leeds

We were invited to play for the ASDIC Conference at the Yorkshire Armouries Museum in Leeds. ASDIC is a charity that supports Military Veterans through Drop in Centres across the UK. The veterans attend, enjoy camaraderie, have a meal with their colleagues and provide additional support if needed. A wonderful charity. Whilst there we played in the Oriental Hall of the Museum, a great experience for us. Thank you to the organisers for their kind hospitality.

HMS Sheffield 40th Anniversary

May 1st – Falklands and HMS Sheffield Remembrance Parade and Ceremony, Sheffield City Centre

The band had the privilege to lead the parade to the Cathedral for a service to remember the Falkland’s War and HMS Sheffield. We then played at the Cutlers Hall for those attending the event meal. Well done to everyone that arranged the event, you deserve a pat on the back.

68th Recruits Pass-Out

March 25th – 68th Trainees Course, Pass Out Parade at South Yorkshire Fire Service Training Centre, Handsworth, Sheffield

The band played at the Fire Service Training Centre for the trainees of the 68th course and their families. It was a wonderful sunny day enjoyed by everyone. We wish the trainees all our very best for their futures in the Fire Service.

Postponed Christmas Party

February 5th – The Bands 2021 Christmas Party at the Ex Servicemen’s Club Edlington

Due to the spread of Omicron throughout December we decided to postpone our Christmas get together and hold it this year. We held it last Saturday and everyone had a wonderful time. What more could you ask for, playing on the stage, a buffet, free beer, a raffle and a quiz! Whilst there we presented our previous Pipe Major, Keith Arnott and his wife Pauline with a bottle of Whisky and some flowers in appreciation of everything they have done for the band. We must also thank the Ex Servicemen’s Club for their support in allowing us to use their Concert Room, it is a great venue.

Pearl, Keith and Pauline

Burns Supper – Cutlers’ Hall


January 25th 2022 – Burns Supper at the Cutlers Hall

Members of the band performed at the Cutlers Hall in Sheffield for the Master Cutler, James Tear and his guests. The Burns Supper was a wonderful event which everyone enjoyed, particularly as we played whilst everyone danced the Gay Gordons. We look forward to supporting them at future events and thank them for their hospitality.