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Welcome to the official website of Eagley Band
Eagley Band was established in 1850 and has been performing for audiences in and around Bolton ever since. We are a friendly and social band and always welcome players, whether you’re thinking of coming regularly or just want to come along for a blow. This website contains comprehensive information about the band – past, present…
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Welcome Our New Musical Director!
Eagley Band is delighted to announce the appointment of Alan Widdop as our new Musical Director. Alan brings a wealth of experience as a performer, conductor and adjudicator, with an outstanding brass band pedigree that includes Black Dyke, James Shepherd Versatile Brass, Marsden Band, Uppermill, Diggle, Whitworth Vale & Healey, Lindley Band and most recently,…
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Our Packed Summer Concert At Bolton Parish Church
On Saturday July 4th we performed our 2026 Summer Concert to an overflowing Bolton Parish Church audience, full to its capacity of 400 by 7.25pm and with an additional 25 people then allowed in to stand at the rear of the church throughout, with all pews and additional aisle seating having been taken up. We…
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£1,500 Raised For Horwich Parish Church Tower Fund
On Saturday June 13th we took to the stage in Horwich Parish Church for a full concert to be given by Eagley Band and our MD Chris Wormald. Our varied and very well received programme featured everything from new pieces we had never performed before to favourites of recent years such as ‘Ain’t That A…
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King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace
Janet & Kay had such a fabulous time representing Eagley and the Community Band and Choir at the King’s Garden Party at Buckingham Palace & felt incredibly lucky to have been invited to attend such a special occasion. They had a brilliant spot and even got to see King Charles up close! It was wonderful…
