A Milestone in Music - Celebrating James Holts 20 Years

Join us on Sunday 23rd November as we present a Milestone in Music: Gala Concert celebrating James Holt's 20 years!!

This webpage has been created to inform band members, friends and families. We would be delighted to welcome past members, who have performed under the batton of James Holt, to this event for a massed finale to celebrate James Holt's 20 year milestone as Musical Director of the World Famous Besses Boys' Band.

If you have any questions about the event, that are not detailed in this page please contact band Chairman, Bradley Hirst on 07955098659 or by email at info@bessesboysband.com

Reunion Band Registration

We will endeavour to accommodate everyone and source instruments where required. If you have any questions about the event, that are not detailed in this page please contact band Chairman, Bradley Hirst on 07955098659 or by email at info@bessesboysband.com

To register your interest in joining us for the massed finale and encore please enter your details using the google form link here:

Send us your photos!

The band will be creating a souvenir programme to commemorate the occasion and would love to include your photos from the last 20 years. If you have any photos from 2005 - Present that you would like to include please send your photos to band Chairman, Bradley Hirst using the following channels:

Email at info@bessesboysband.com
www.wetransfer.com for large files/ folders - recipient: bradleyhirst@aol.com
Whatsapp: 07955098659
Facebook Messenger: www.facebook.com/bessesboysband
Join our history group: (1) History of Besses Boys' Band | Facebook

Add a message to our programme!

Venue

Swinton Grand Palais Ballroom

Address: Swinton Grand Palais Ballroom, 11A Station Road, Swinton, Manchester, M27 6AH

Note: The venue is equipped with disabled access and a fully licensed bar.

Swinton Grand Palais is renowned as one of the finest ballrooms in Greater Manchester and was built and opened as the Public Hall & Palais de Dance. In 1929 it was operating as the 849-seat Swinton Picture Theatre and later the Plaza Cinema (1931-1963). In the mid 60's the building was converted into the Wishing Well Club and became the Grand Palais Dance Hall in 2014.

Transport & Parking

Nearest Train Station:

Swinton (MANCHESTER) Railway Staion
Station Road, Swinton, M27 6BT
(0.2 miles from venue, 3 min walk)

For more information visit: Swinton (Manchester) Station | Trains to Swinton (Manchester) & Times | Northern

Nearest Motorway/ Road Junctions:

M60 Junction 16 (SWINTON)
A580 East Lancashire Road - Junction of A572 (B5231)

Nearest Bus:

From Manchester Victoria Station - Bee Network Line 8 (27 min)
From Bury Metrolink Station - Bee Network Line 966 Bus (47 min)

For more information visit: Bee Network | Powered by TfGM

Nearest Parking

Church Street Pay and Display (Swinton Gateway)
30min - 2.5hr £1.50
All day £3.50
RingGo App Code 44058
Note: Vehicles displaying a valid disabled badge in accordance with the Department for Transport "The Blue Badge Scheme: rights and responsibilities in England" guideline pamphlet are exempt from parking charges but are restricted to a maximum stay period of 4 hours before being required to move away from this parking facility for a minimum of 1 hour. Please clearly display a time-clock on the vehicle dashboard with a approximate time of arrival
Swinton Civic Centre Pay and Display
30min - 2.5hr £1.50
All day £3.50
RingGo App Code 44068
Note: Vehicles displaying a valid disabled badge in accordance with the Department for Transport "The Blue Badge Scheme: rights and responsibilities in England" guideline pamphlet are exempt from parking charges but are restricted to a maximum stay period of 4 hours before being required to move away from this parking facility for a minimum of 1 hour. Please clearly display a time-clock on the vehicle dashboard with a approximate time of arrival
Asda (Swinton Square)
Free - 3 hour max stay
Morrisons (Swinton)
Free - 3 hour max stay
Street parking is also available in the area where road markings permit.