The Cheshire Constabulary band is more than 40 years old and
while many Police bands have faded over the years, ours continues
to thrive.
The Cheshire band can trace its roots back to the Stockport
Borough Police Band of the 1950s. The amalgamation and County
boundary changes in 1967 led to the formation of the Cheshire
Constabulary Band.
The band’s primary role has always been to foster good public
relations through music. Since its formation the band has played at
thousands of engagements. The band is still as popular as ever and
always in demand.
The Cheshire band is a traditional Brass Band unlike Greater
Manchester Police and Merseyside Police bands which are of the
military band configuration and include clarinets and other
woodwind instruments.
Together with our wonderful corps of drums we are currently
undertaking a series of extremely well received school concerts. In
addition the band gives performances at awards evenings, ceremonial
occasions and at numerous other public venues.
The Cheshire band also competes in National Brass Band
competitions. These competitions pit the band against bands from
all walks of life. In 2009, the Cheshire Police Band finished sixth
out of 19 bands on September 26 at Harrogate.
In years gone by, the majority of Police Force bands were made
up of serving Police Officers who attended engagements, and
rehearsals in “duty time”. Cheshire was no exception.
Not any more. The current band and corps of drums consist of 34
committed musicians who are all volunteers. They originate from all
walks of life in addition to the serving Police officers.
When at ceremonial occasions we are proud to wear tunic-style
uniform associated with the more traditional image of the British
Police Service.
If you wish to obtain any further information, or are interested
in booking or joining the band, please contact Musical Director
Mr. Dave Woollam on 0785 789 5674 or email
david.woollam@cheshire.pnn.police.uk
More details on the band and the dates they are playing can be
found at www.cheshirepoliceband.co.uk.