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Memories
There cannot be many families in the villages of Prospect and Oughterside that did not have a family member playing in the band at some part of their lives. Were you one of those people?. Send me your stories to share with others

The History Behind Oughterside Band
Formed in 1903 by local miners Oughterside & District band began. The first instruments were bought by the men having money deducted from their wages.
The band used to practice in Mr Woods building in Oughterside. In February 1956 they moved into Prospect village hall. The village hall was destroyed by fire in 1962. They then moved to Oughterside School. Finaly they bought the old mission hall from Plumbland which is now the present band room. The band room is in a bad state of disrepair and a new one is needed badly. If you can help please get in touch

Devoted band members

Jimmy Bryson was made an honorary life member of the Cumbria Brass Band Assocation at the age of 82. Jimmy played in Oughterside band from the age of 7.He died in 1997 Robert Turnbull. (Bob) played in the band for 50 years and there are many more who were all part of the local village band. Do you know anyone who used to play in the band?.

Stephen Tighe, conductor, composer, adjudicator started his musical career in Oughterside Brass Band aged 9.Awwww


 

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