When you left Volume One, the Band were just completing their pre-contest rehearsal at Darlington Cricket Club. Following this we moved across to the Dolphin Centre, where we changed and played Band Number 5 out of the 9 competing on the day.

The Band gathering shortly before the results are announced.

The Band gathering shortly before the results are announced but with the addition of Sophie. No creeping in around the back then!

In another part of Darlington shortly before the results are announced. Jim discusses the finer points with Alistair and Dean. It can't have been the finer points of the performance though, not with a Bass Trombonist and a Percussionist!

Has Sophie been learning Karate for her new job, or is Mark about to receive a back hander?

Please sit down before you look at the next photo, and if you are of a weak disposition, please skip to the following photograph.

Don't say you weren't warned.

Told you.

A very deep discussion.

For those I Spy pub spotters reading this, these photographs are from The Pennyweight in Darlington.

If you line up these last two pictures you will work out that they were taken at the same time. The deep discussion between Stephen Gibson and Jim Davies has certainly taken it's toll on Kris.

Paul tries to mix it with the Men of the Band, but we know really that he was only there as a beer holder for John, whilst he demonstrated the finer points of fourth valve bass technique to the three, three valve front row players listening.

Meanwhile back in the Dolphin Centre bar, Pete shows off his harem.

And so does Tony!

Vicki and Jo, two of the younger ladies in the Band.

Julia, Kathy, and Kirsty, three of the ...... next picture please.

The photographer used the old who wants a drink shout to attract the Band's attention for this shot!

And once they realised the camera was out, there was no stopping them!

Over in the Pub, Shaun show's off the 3rd place shield. Whilst Arjan show's his true colours with his own band shirt. Has he been drinking something with blackcurrant in, or does he have exceptionally red lips.

The three coroners discuss the post mortem.

Oh Mother! Can't you just drink it properly?

Too late Alison realises that she hasn't appeared in the normal number of photographs.

A few snatched moments of peace, before driving back to relieve/release the babysitter.

She's back again.

Is it late? Has it been a long week? Is Alison struggling to keep her eyes open?

Are Stewart and John really drinking halves, or is this an optical illusion?

Of course it's just coke.

We've had old blue eyes, now old red lips is back. And what is Alice drinking? It doesn't look too healthy from here!

Is Paul really that short?

This picture is the model for that well known Christmas song - Little Drummer Boy.

Have you heard the one about .................

Alice reads the Band a bedtime story by Mr Broadbent. Once upon a time there were nine bands, band number one were a ..............

You make a better door than a window.

80% of our Percussion section. Those lips really are red.

Okay then 80% of our Superb Percussion section

And so once the celebrations of a good performance, and the commiserations of a disappointing result were over it was time to begin the journey back to Popple Street.

Go on, show me it, said Emma subtle as ever. 

So he did, the logo of Arjan's regular band back in Holland.

Easily satisfied, Emma settled back for the rest of the journey.

Hanging on every word teacher says!

Garry, in full vocal flight. The song, if you are interested comes from Fiddler On The Dolls House Roof - If I Was A Tall Man!

Pete about to find out why under normal circumstances the Soprano Cornet sits behind the Principal Cornet. 

And if you wondered were the inspiration for Little Britain came from.

It's no good trying to hide from the camera - especially when you haven't washed your hands!

Pictures by Kathy Newiss, Mel Kennedy, Steve Gibson and Emma Gibson.

© 2006 EYMS Brass Band