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As the final weeks of 2025 draw near, we’re delighted to welcome Shona Jones as the new chairperson of Renfrew Burgh Band! Shona, long-serving flugelhorn player with the band having first joined in 2007, formally took on the role at our recent AGM. It came after the decision by Myra Mack to step down from a position she has held since 2019. Commenting, Shona said: “It’s an honour to be taking on the role of chairperson of the Renfrew Burgh Band, an organisation which is very close to my...

What a wonderful day we have had! Some of our members and families started off with a festive brunch at Coast restaurant before heading to Langbank Church of Scotland  for our 50/50 Proms Advent Concert. With our Assistant Musical Director Ash Paton  at the helm, we delivered a programme with everything from traditional carols to modern favourites. A special highlight was 'Away In A Manger', beautifully featuring our flugelhorn soloist, Shona Jones . A huge thank you to Elspeth at Langbank...

Participating in the Remembrance Sunday service at Renfrew Cenotaph is always an honour for Renfrew Burgh Band. It is always a privilege to contribute to this poignant event, and this year was no exception. Principal cornet player Ash Paton performed The Last Post with distinction, marking the moment with grace and reverence. They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old: Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We will remember...