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Doctor Martin Trust

The Dr Martin Trust has been set up to stage an annual, world class, brass band competition for championship section bands.. 

Dr Ian Martin was an eminent consultant psychiatrist in Darlington, County Durham, who, in his will, bequeathed a substantial amount of money to enable an annual brass band competition to take place.

The trustees are all connected to second section regional champions, Cockerton Prize Silver Band who, each Christmas, used to play carols at Dr Martin's home - "Wainstones". 

The inaugural competition was held on Saturday 17th July 2010 at the Gala Theatre, Durham City where  4 championship section bands competed for The Wainstones Cup and a prize pot of over £7000.

In future years the trustees want to attract the very best bands to this event .

Competition arrangements for the 2011 event are currently being considered.  If you have any comments on this year's contest or any suggestions or questions which might assist  the organisers please communicate via our guest book below.

Thanks

The Trustees

This page was last updated: July 17, 2010

Cockerton Prize Silver Band

North Regional Champions 2010

(2nd Section)

Custodians of 'The Wainstones Cup'

The Wainstones

The North Yorkshire Moors beauty spot

that Dr Martin's house was named after

and chose to name the cup he bequeathed to the brass band world

'The Wainstones Cup'

RESULTS

Four world-class bands gave of their best at the inaugural running of this competition.  Adjudicator, Colin Hardy, had his work cut out to pick the best 3 of the 4 bands that appeared.

Winners of the Wainstones Cup, with 193 points, were Reg Vardy who also took home a cheque for £4000.  They also scooped the best march prize taking back with them a further cheque for £250 and The David Willson Trophy.

Runners up were Pemberton Old Wigan with 191 points.  They received a cheque for £2000 and picked up the best solo prize of £250 and the Len Usher Cup.  The Euphonium Solo - Peter Graham's 'Bravura' enthralled the packed theatre.

The Third Prize, a cheque for £1000, went to Bactiguard Wire who scored 186.

Commiserations to local band, Fishburn who were narrowly beaten into 4th place.

THE WAINSTONES CUP

Presented by Dr Martin

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