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[[Alderley District Scout Band]], formed in 1963 with one bugle and drum, is a traditional marching and display band in based in [[Wilmslow]], [[Cheshire]]. It is in the Alderley Scout District of the Cheshire Scout County. The band takes part in competitions under the [[TYMBA]] [[Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association]] (TYMBA) and the [[British Youth Band Association]] (BYBA) rules, winning over 500 trophies including many Supreme Champions.<ref name="band"> [http://alderleydistrict.tripod.com/ Alderley District Scout Band] </ref> | [[Alderley District Scout Band]], formed in 1963 with one bugle and drum, is a traditional marching and display band in based in [[Wilmslow]], [[Cheshire]]. It is in the Alderley Scout District of the Cheshire Scout County. The band takes part in competitions under the [[TYMBA]] [[Traditional Youth Marching Bands Association]] (TYMBA) and the [[British Youth Band Association]] (BYBA) rules, winning over 500 trophies including many Supreme Champions.<ref name="band"> [http://alderleydistrict.tripod.com/ Alderley District Scout Band] </ref> | ||
In 1984 and 1994 the band was invited to play at Windsor Castle in front of respectively [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Her Majesty the Queen]] and the [[Katharine, Duchess of Kent|Duchess of Kent]]. They have also appeared in the Royal Tournament, on Television, in the London Parade, the Lord’s Mayor of Manchester’s Parade and toured the | In 1984 and 1994 the band was invited to play at Windsor Castle in front of respectively [[Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom|Her Majesty the Queen]] and the [[Katharine, Duchess of Kent|Duchess of Kent]]. They have also appeared in the Royal Tournament, on Television, in the London Parade, the Lord’s Mayor of Manchester’s Parade and toured the Netherlands in 1992 and Belgium in 1995. | ||
By 2000, the band has declined to under 10 members, only 3 of whom were under 25, and they could no longer compete. New members were recruited and from October 2003 it began competing again in competitions within TYMBA, and at local parades and fetes . In 2007, the Centenary year of Scouting, the band joined with the 1st Syston Scout and Guide Band to perform at the National Scout [[St George's Day]] Parade at [[Windsor Castle]] in front of the Queen.<ref name="band"/> In November 2008 the band were crowned National Champions at the TYMBA National Finals, 10 years since they had last won the top award. | By 2000, the band has declined to under 10 members, only 3 of whom were under 25, and they could no longer compete. New members were recruited and from October 2003 it began competing again in competitions within TYMBA, and at local parades and fetes . In 2007, the Centenary year of Scouting, the band joined with the 1st Syston Scout and Guide Band to perform at the National Scout [[St George's Day]] Parade at [[Windsor Castle]] in front of the Queen.<ref name="band"/> In November 2008 the band were crowned National Champions at the TYMBA National Finals, 10 years since they had last won the top award. | ||
