David Holdsworth

Malcolm started playing in 1950 with Scapegoat Hill Band, on the Flugel Horn, but he didn’t like it, so he took the only instrument left which was the G Trombone ~ and he never regretted it.

Leaving Scapegoat, he played with Stalham British Legion Band whilst in the RAF. On leaving the RAF, Malcolm went to Meltham, a band which won quite a few contests during his time there.

He then joined West Yorkshire Fire Service Band and in 1986 became a founder Member of West Yorkshire Brass. Because the band was short of an Eb Bass, Malcolm came to the rescue.

Malcolm ~ WY Brass thanks you for your loyal service.
May you have a long and happy retirement.

On Saturday 29th June 2024, West Yorkshire Brass returned to its former home, St. Andrew’s, Oakenshaw, for a concert performance rated by audience members as ‘second to none’. Though not particularly well attended by the public, it was made very clear that the concert was very much appreciated. It was noted by those band members who recall the days of playing and rehearsing at this venue, that the church now has a new heating system along with a new vicar. We do hope the church has a bright future.

As a result of the departure of Mary Binns from the band (1st. Horn seat), we also lose our Librarian, Michael, her husband. However, we wish them both well for the future.

Canal Gardens, Roundhay, Leeds. 2.30pm. Sunday 9th June 2024

• Bands are now ‘banished’ to the rose garden – No suitable area for bands to play in.
• Rose Garden? Flower beds stripped out. Not a plant or flower in sight.
• ‘Collect your own’ dirty, wet and delapidated chairs.
• Area of path cordoned off for public safety reasons, due to falling masonry.
• Rats seen scurrying around.
• No vehicular access for equipment to be delivered.
• Totally insufficient parking for an attraction the size of Tropical World and Canal Gardens.
• Woefully inadequate toilet facilities.

No wonder the performance was ‘lack lustre’, despite the event being very well attended by the public. If I have my way, West Yorkshire Brass will not perform at this venue again …. Rant Over!!