Vicky Byrne

Date of Birth: 1980

Started playing in: 1989

1st band: Balderstone Band.

Previous bands: Lancashire Youth Brass Band and Blackburn and Darwen 'B' Band.

More about Vicky:

Vicky has just left her post of Head of Music at Range High School, Formby, in order to 'broaden her horizons' and spend time with her new springer spaniel, Oscar.

She now works as a part time music teacher at Up Holland High School and also is a support worker for a few hours per week.

Vicky’s Hobbies:

Vicky is hoping to pursue her singing ambitions now that she has more time and voice available. She also enjoys long walks in the countryside with her dog and also, enjoys making greeting cards.

Jayne Toyne

Date of Birth: 1962

Started playing in: 1973

1st band: Billingham Silver Band, Teesside

Previous bands: Slaidburn, Nelson, Water Band

More about Jayne:

I am married with two children and teach at a primary school in Rishton, Blackburn. I enjoy holidays in Wales where we have a small holiday home. I like all sorts of music and also play the flute.

Jayne’s Hobbies:

Photography, gardening, sea-kayaking and other things I can’t mention!

Jayne can be contacted on: nj@toyne1.orangehome.co.uk

Marge Walsh

Date of Birth: 11/09/1957

Started playing in: 1967

1st band: Wigan Salvation Army Junior Band

Previous bands: Hanwell, Crystal Palace, Blackpool Brass, Poulton Le Fylde.

Memorable moments:

Qualifying for the National Finals in the Championship Section in 1987, with Hanwell Band. The test piece for the Finals was ‘Harmony Music’ and I was on

2nd Horn!

Qualifying for the National Finals with Crystal Palace Band in 1994 and 1995

Winning Best Horn in the Championship Section at Fleetwood in 2004 (most unexpected – I was at home tucking into chicken casserole when the results were announced!)

Dare I say this – beating Freck at ‘Brass at the Guild’ in 2004 with Poulton!!

I’m sure there are many more, but they’re not springing to mind.

More about Marge:

I was brought up in the Salvation Army, where I learnt to play the cornet, and later moved on to Horn. As my parents were full time Officers, I moved around quite a bit during my childhood. Although born near Wigan, I spent quite a number of years in the London area, and moved back to the North West 8 years ago. I’m married to Ian, who is principal cornet at Poulton – so it should be fun in our house at Contest times!

I work as a Civil Servant, but there’s nothing interesting to say about that.

Marge’s Hobbies:

With band being my main hobby, and the time it takes up, I’ve never had much spare time for other serious hobbies. We have a lovely black Labrador called Mollie, and I spend a fair amount of time taking her for long walks. I also enjoy playing badminton, and shopping with my mum and sister!

Marge can be contacted on: margery.walsh@btinternet.com

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