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If you are interested in joining the Band or would like to find out more about being in a Reserve Band, please come along to a Thursday night rehearsal or contact:

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Lancashire Artillery Band
Artillery Barracks
Nelson Street
Bolton
BL3 2RW

01204 362111

http://www.army.mod.uk/music/23263.aspx

18/10/2026

⚖️ Work - life balance! 🎶

Did you know that joining the Lancashire Artillery Band doesn't mean sacrificing all your spare time? ⏳

We strive for work-life balance and ensure you're there for the moments that matter. Join us to play and serve.

Comment “PLAY" below or drop us a DM 📧 to start the conversation and find out more

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17/10/2026

📣 The Band is recruiting 📣

The Lancashire Artillery Band is currently recruiting. We are all Army Reserve Musicians 🎶 and get .

If you can play at Grade 6 standard and are interested in earning a part-time income for a new challenge, then please get in touch. We are recruiting for all parts of the band - brass, woodwind, and percussion 🎺🎷🥁

Our band room is located in Bolton, but we have members from across Lancashire, Shropshire, Derbyshire, Cheshire and Yorkshire. Rehearsals are held on Thursday evenings and some weekends.

Please PM the page for further information.📧

Do more, be more with the NW and Mids Reserve Gunners 💥

16/10/2026

🎺 Great news for new applicants who want to join an Army Reserve Band and get paid to play music! 🎺

For Reserve Musicians, basic training has now ceased.

The application process is:

* An online application, including a medical questionnaire sent to your GP.

* Assessment centre consisting of a medical and basic fitness test.

*A music audition at the band location.

* Online training.

Once accepted, you will be paid to play in band rehearsals and gigs, plus you'll receive paid leave and an allowance for travel from where you live to Bolton.

If you attend the minimum requirement of 27 days musical training and complete the basic on-line military education/knowledge required, you will also receive an annual tax free bonus, that rises incrementally over the first five years of service, to over £2,200.

If you are interested in joining the Lancashire Artillery Band in Bolton, we rehearse on a Thursday evening from 7.45pm - 9.45pm 🎶

The instruments that we especially require are oboe, clarinet, bass clarinet, bassoon, tenor trombone and percussion but all other instruments would also be welcome too 🎷

If you're interested, please contact us by DM or comment below and someone will get back to you 📧

Do more, be more with the NW and Mids Reserve Gunners 💥

14/10/2026

Time ⏳️

Do you have 2 hours a week to come to a rehearsal? You will be paid for your time and will receive travel money too 👏

Most of our gigs are at weekends so it won’t interfere with your day job - but again, you will be paid for your ⏰️ and 🚙

Is that something you would be interested in? If so comment TIME below or DM us 📧

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12/10/2026

What is an Army Reservist — and what does it mean to serve in the Army Reserve? 💂‍♂️

Army Reservists are part-time soldiers in the British Army Reserve, trained to the same high standards as their Regular Army counterparts — but with one big difference: they also live civilian lives.

Whether they’re teachers, paramedics, tradespeople, students or office workers, Reservists give up their spare time to train, serve and stand ready to support the British Army at home and overseas.

🪖 What does an Army Reservist do?
* Attends regular training (typically evenings & weekends) and completes an annual training camp
* May deploy on musical tours (UK & abroad) and support UK resilience and emergency response efforts

📌 Fast facts:
* Over 15,000 personnel currently serve in the Army Reserve
* Many Reservists bring specialist civilian skills to the military (music, engineering, medical, cyber, logistics)
* Reservists receive pay, pension contributions and travel support

💬 They are volunteers, professionals and soldiers.

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Do more, be more with the NW and Reserve Gunners 💥

10/10/2026

🎺 Have you been inspired to join us? 🎺

Did you know that as a Musician in the Reserves you are paid for your time at rehearsals as well as events? 🎶

📍Nelson Street, Bolton
🗓️ Every Thursday evening
🕣 19:45 - 21:45

We are looking for experienced Musicians in the NW of England to join our ranks. 🎺

Are you aged between 18 - 62 and able to play brass, woodwind or percussion? Perhaps you know someone who might be interested? 👀

Get in touch 📧 or comment below 👇

Do more, be more with NW & Mids Reserve Gunner 💥

09/10/2026

The annual Ceremony of Remembrance will take place on Sunday 8th November 2026 at the Royal Artillery Memorial, Hyde Park Corner.

The event is open to all and reserved seating is available. Please note that this is a free event, however seating is limited and will be issued on a first come first served basis.

All attendees are required to be seated by 1030 hrs at the latest and are advised to dress accordingly for the weather as this is an open-air event.

All retired members of the Regiment who attend are invited at the end of the Ceremony to join the march past. Those wishing to participate are asked to form up at Wellington Arch at 1125 hrs.

Full details to register and book a seat ⬇️

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/royalartillery/2298551

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08/10/2026

Would you like to earn whilst you learn? 💰

Did you know that as a Musician in the Reserves you are paid for your time at rehearsals as well as events? 🎶

📍Nelson Street, Bolton
🗓️ Every Thursday evening
🕣 19:45 - 21:45

We are looking for experienced Musicians in the NW of England to join our ranks. 🎺

Are you aged between 18 - 62 and able to play brass, woodwind or percussion? Perhaps you know someone who might be interested? 👀

Get in touch 📧 or comment below 👇

Do more, be more with NW & Mids Reserve Gunner 💥

07/10/2026

🎓 Off to University 🎓

Congratulations to everyone who received A Level, BTEC and T Level results, we hope the next chapter is an exciting one!

If you're heading to university or college across Lancashire, or studying within travelling distance of the Band in Bolton, starting university doesn't have to mean leaving your music behind. 🎶

Whether you're studying music or something completely different, if you've enjoyed playing through school or college, why stop now?

The Lancashire artillery band offers the opportunity to continue making music alongside your studies as a paid, part-time musician in the Army Reserve.

🎺 New university. New course. Same instrument.

Interested? Drop us a message to find out more.

Address

Nelson Street
Bolton
BL32RW

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 4pm
Tuesday	9am - 4pm
Wednesday	9am - 2pm
Thursday	9am - 4pm
	7:30pm - 9:30pm
Friday	9am - 2pm

Telephone

+441204362111

Website

http://bit.ly/103LAVBand

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