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Lions Club Concert a Roaring Success for Friary!
Friary Guildford Band received the customary warm welcome from an appreciative audience on its return to the Winston Churchill Theatre,...
Nov 1, 2016


Friary Guildford Band Invite Applications for Solo Trombone
The number one band in L&SC has a vacancy for a solo trombone player. The band has a varied diary of contests and concerts in the local...
Oct 31, 2016


Friary Leads Town and Gown Parade
Friary Guildford Band led Saturday's parade to mark the 50th anniversary of the University of Surrey. Marching up the recently...
Oct 24, 2016


Friary Guildford 10-piece ensemble re-launched at Wey & Arun Canal celebrations
Sunday 2nd October saw the Band’s 10-piece ensemble have its first outing for a while, to help mark the opening of the new Compasses...
Oct 19, 2016


Glorious Twelfth for Friary Guildford at National Finals
Last Saturday saw Friary Guildford - along with 19 other top bands from England, Scotland and Wales - return to London's Royal Albert...
Oct 12, 2016


A True Bandsman
We are delighted to announce that Ian Stewart, a stalwart of our trombone section, has recently been awarded a certificate by scaba...
Oct 11, 2016


Friary Diary - October 2016
Here's the latest round-up from October!
Oct 10, 2016


Friary Diary - September 2016
Here's the latest round-up from September!
Oct 5, 2016


National Finals Preview
We are delighted to have been invited back to perform at the annual Chobham Festival. Our concert, TOP BRASS, next Wednesday (28th...
Sep 23, 2016


Best of Brass Concert Review
It was billed as Best of Brass, and few in the audience at Holy Trinity Church, Guildford last Sunday afternoon would argue with that...
Sep 4, 2016


Friary Diary - August 2016
Here's the latest round-up from August!
Sep 4, 2016


Best Of Brass!
Following successful concerts with Fairey’s and Brighouse & Rastrick during the past year, London & Southern Counties Champion Band...
Aug 18, 2016


Summer Sounds Memorial Concert
Once again there were two bands (not to mention singers as well) for the price of one in London’s Regent Hall on 9th July, when we were...
Aug 17, 2016


Friary Diary - July 2016
Here's the latest round-up from July!
Aug 1, 2016


Two For The Price Of One!
It was two bands for the price of one at the Camberley Theatre on 11th June, when we were delighted to welcome and share the stage with...
Jul 11, 2016


Friary Diary - June 2016
Here's the latest round-up from June!
Jun 26, 2016


Friary Diary - May 2016
Here's the latest round-up from May!
Jun 1, 2016


Sunny Day In Blackpool Ends In Disappointment For Friary
Friary Guildford made its debut in the British Open Spring Festival Grand Shield contest at Blackpool yesterday, full of excitement and...
May 16, 2016


Friary Representative Attends Civic Service For Guildford's New Mayor
Friary Guildford was delighted to receive an invitation for representatives of the Band to attend the Guildford Civic Service on Sunday,...
May 10, 2016


Air Ambulance Receives Boost From Friary Guildford Band
Playing Christmas music in and around Guildford has enabled Friary Guildford Band to present a cheque for £1,275.65 to the Kent, Surrey &...
May 10, 2016
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