Malcolm Welford - 1st Baritone

Malcolm was first captivated by the sound of a brass band at the age of ten. His father arranged tuition and after only two lessons, his tutor, Bert, took him to Skinningrove Band and sat him on the Flugel chair. The band played a march at great speed and Malcolm, having only mastered a few semibreves was left confused and perplexed and decided it was all too much. (Bert's son Bert Ezard played the trumpet (Google him - if only some of it had rubbed off!)

It was not until the late 1970s on moving to Nottinghamshire that Malcolm decided to give it another go - he responded to a postcard in the local shop window Newark Town Band wanted players old, new and beginners. He was given a baritone, the band was friendly and he quickly became involved. He soon became secretary and one of the tasks was to pro-actively obtain jobs. His greatest success was to obtain a booking to play at Alton Towers. This included free rides and food for all players, and families. Despite going with a full band and coach of supporters when the time came to play, it was difficult to raise even an ensemble as players and families were

scattered around the park enjoying the rides and burgers. The Band was most disappointed when, for some reason Malcolm failed to get to get a repeat booking the following year.

In the early 1980s Malcolm and a few others from Newark Band wanted to contest and joined with like minded members of North Hykeham Band in Lincolnshire. They met and formed Foss Dyke Band: a cheesy play on names but a real place in Lincolnshire. Malcolm played first baritone and at their second contest they gained 2nd place playing Suite Gothique. They were on a roll and Malcolm is pleased that both bands are still going strong.

On moving to Yorkshire, Malcolm joined Beverley Band before moving to Driffield Band where he found them to be most friendly, as they still are.

He feels honoured to have known the former players, some who have sadly now passed away. Due to other commitments Malcolm stopped playing around 2002 and then following an illness and major operation Malcolm was unable to consider playing again --- but in 2014 he felt a lot better and decided to start again, at the beginning (for the third time still confused and perplexed ) He asked the Dr- ( and it was like a Tommy Cooper sketch Dr Dr it hurts when I do this! well don't do it then) but seriously he gave it the OK so here he is back with us.

Malcolm and Edith are proud of their daughters, Andrea and Julia. Both have played in Driffield Band and East Riding Youth Band. Andrea is married to Andy, the MD and she now plays with EYMS. Julia moved to Ireland but at present work and family take priority. Their grandchildren are showing promise, most know Alex on the trombone, and Eva has been learning cornet.

He has no ambitions other than to be part of this great band and to give it as much commitment as possible.

Malcolm Kellett - 2nd Baritone

Malcolm joined Driffield Silver Band (DSB) in April 1999 after leaving the RAF, where, in his last year of service he began playing the trumpet with the Station Band of RAF Odiham and Rushmoor & Aldershot Concert Band. On returning to Yorkshire he sought out Andy Grace at a Bob Dales memorial concert who luckily had a spare band Cornet and he put him on the 2nd cornet seat. He served on the Band Committee in 2002 for a year.

In Jan 2007 he was elected the Vice-Chairman and Band sergeant.

After a short break from the band and the committee in 2008, he returned to resume the 2nd cornet seat, in 2010 he moved up to cover the Repiano seat returning to 2nd cornet after a year and subsequently the vice chairman's role.

In January 2014, Malcolm stepped back up to the Repiano seat alongside Wendy Brayshaw.

In July 2016, Malcolm gallantly stood down to 2nd cornet again to allow the continued progress of Luke Gledhill.

In May 2017 Malcolm, due to a shortfall in the Horn section, volunteered to fill the vacant 1st Horn seat.

In Feb 2019 Malcolm was asked to move to Baritone to fill the vacant 2nd seat.

At the AGM in Jan 2020 Malcolm was voted back onto the committee in the role of Chairman.

Norman Blades award for the most improved player 2006

Tony Wilson award for outstanding contribution 2008

Best Rehearsal attendance 2012

Norman Blades award for the most improved player 2017

Des Milburn - 2nd Baritone

Des first started playing the bugle with the Beverley Company of the Church Lads Brigade in 1958 at the age of 11, subsequently going on and winning the Silver Bugle competition for North East England three times. In the late 1960s he became Bandmaster for the Beverley Boys Brigade, learned to read music and took the Band to the Battalion Band Competition, where they won for the first time ever. He was a founder member of the Beverley Borough Band, together with his father and two brothers Ray & Eric. Over the years he has played 2nd Cornet, repiano, 2nd Baritone, Euphonium, Eb Bass and currently has returned to 2nd Baritone.

Des was a member of the CLB Old Members Band for about 15 years and conducted them for about 5 years. He also formed the St John Ambulance County Band in 1980 and the highlight of that Band was playing in front of the Queen in Hyde Park in 1985. Des has also conducted the Beverley Company of the CL & CGB Band.

Des joined the Driffield Silver Band in October 2009.

Band Awards

Tony Wilson Award for outstanding contribution 2011

Players Player of the Year 2011 (shared with Ian Buckton)