Farnworth & Walkden Band are a friendly North-West band graded 4th Section. Throughout the year we are busy with many concerts and contests. We rehearse on Monday and Wednesday between 8:00PM-9:45PM in our own purpose built
Bandroom (map link).
FARNWORTH BAND had its origins in 1848 and WALKDEN BAND can trace its origins from around the 1850's. The Walkden and Eatons Farnworth bands merged in 2005, firstly to become Eaton Farnworth and Walkden Band and later becoming Farnworth & Walkden Band with the closure of the Eatons Transmissions factory in 2007.
Contest Table Farnworth & Walkden Band
3rd May 2026
Swinton Victoria Park
Fancy a day out in a lovely local park. We have you covered. This is the first park job this year and we are looking forward to many more.
Victoria Park has a Green Flag award and was first opened in 1897. It's main feature is it's beautifully restored Bandstand. A grade 2 listed building and one we shall use to it's fullest on Sunday 3rd May.
Swinton Hall Road, Swinton, M27 4UR
WANTED! Front row cornets are required to join an enthusiastic and friendly North West 4th Section band. We pride ourselves on supporting young talent to progress. Rehearsals Monday and Wednesday 8:00pm - 9:45pm
Contact Band Secretary Katrina Newcombe
Email: fandwband@gmail.com
Mobile. 07519 880974
| Date | Name & Info | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Sun 1st March 2026 | North West Regional Championships | T.B.C. |
| Sun 26st April 2026 | FleetwoodContest | meet 8:45am |
| Sun 10th May 2026 | Victoria Park | 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Sat 23rd May 2026 | Queens Park | 12:15pm - 3:30pm |
| Sat 30th May 2026 | Parr Fold Park | afternoon t.b.c. |
| Sun 14th June 2026 | St Georges Church | 18:30 - 22:00 |
| Sun 21st June 2026 | Blackburn & Darwin March Contest | t.b.c. |
| Sun 5th July 2026 | Red Admiral March Contest | t.b.c. |
| Sun 14th July 2026 | Victoria Park | 1:30pm - 4:30pm |
| Sun 27th Sept 2026 | Red Admiral Entertainment Contest | t.b.c. |
| Sat 10th October 2026 | Rochdale Contest | t.b.c. |
| Sun 8th Nov 2026 | Remembrance March | 9:00am start |
| Sat 5th Dec 2026 | Ainsworth Church | 6:15pm for 7:00pm start |