Description

We are a Second Section brass band based in the Cockerton area of Darlington.

We compete in the Northern Area of the National Brass Band Championships

The band was formed in 1870 & has been based in the current bandroom, in the grounds of Cockerton Band & Musical Institute (a CIU club), since the 1920s. The bandroom was originally the coach house of the house that stood on the Club site.

The band takes part in a number of competitions & concerts during the year. Please see our Engagements page for our current list of jobs.

The band is proud to lead Darlington’s annual Remembrance Parade.

The bulk of the band’s fundraising is done through December with many caroling jobs entertaining Christmas shoppers. Please give generously!

The band is available for private functions such as weddings, birthday parties etc & can perform music to suit all occasions.

Description

Fully restored to its Victorian splendour, Ropner Park is a real delight at any time of year. You can stroll by the lakeside or along tree-lined avenues and admire the beautiful floral displays. There’s a fabulous play area, tennis courts, bowls club and large grassed areas for games and picnics.

The splendid pavilion houses a café and toilets. The café is run by the Friends of Ropner Park, who also organise a programme of concerts on the bandstand and run other events in the park. The Friends have made a big contribution to the restoration and on-going success of the park, and they welcome new members.

The Ropner Park Cafe is managed by Friends of Ropner Park and is subject to opening times changing at short notice.

Park opening hours shown are for the warmer seasons: The park will close at 5pm between 21st October and 21st March Each year.

Ropner Park,

Stockton-on-Tees,

County Durham,

England,

TS18 4EF.