Presentation Of The New School Minibus Thursday October 17th 2024

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The Band was proud to perform for two of the Nolan sisters and friends at the presentation of our new minibus bought by the Variety Club and FOPCA. The sisters are "Blackpool Royalty" so we thank them for taking time out of their busy schedules to do the honours at PCA!!  

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan on 17 October 2024

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Presentation of the Pirate Ship Tuesday October 15th 2024

Image of Presentation of the Pirate Ship  Tuesday October 15th 2024

It was an honour to perform for Sir Bill Beaumont, President of World Rugby, and other members of the "Wooden Spoon" organisation who came to officially present the school with our new pirate ship. We hope they enjoyed their visit to PCA as much as we enjoyed accepting their gift!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan on 15 October 2024

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The Rock Gardens Saturday September 21st 2024

Image of The Rock Gardens Saturday September 21st 2024

The Band performed at the Park's "Fun Day" in the sunshine and everyone had a super day.  Lucas, Lacy and Tyler all made their debuts with the Band - hopefully this will be the first of many trips out with us. Sean Newby also performed with us - top man!

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan on 21 September 2024

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St John's Square, Blackpool July 20th 2024

Image of St John's Square, Blackpool July 20th 2024

The Band performed its last concert before the summer holiday for Coastal RadioDAB in St John's Square. Hundreds of shoppers and holidaymakers passed through the Square and many stopped to listen to us playing our favourite tunes. Another school year is over so roll on the next one!

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PCA Summer Production July 11th 2024

Image of PCA Summer Production July 11th 2024

The Band was proud to support the fantastic school production of "A Crazy Little Thing Called Rock" performed by Key Stage 3 pupils.  Every pupil was involved from acting and singing through to sound, lighting and backstage organisation so well done to everyone!

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BASSO Bispham Rock Gardens Tuesday July 2nd 2024

Image of BASSO Bispham Rock Gardens Tuesday July 2nd 2024

There was a great turn out of PCA pupils and staff who perform with BASSO and we were joined by other young people to perform our repertoire for the Friends of the Rock Gardens. There was a large audience who gave us a standing ovation at the end of the concert!

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PCA Year 11 Leavers' Assembly Friday June 28th 2024

Image of PCA Year 11 Leavers' Assembly Friday June 28th 2024

The school hall was packed with parents, carers, pupils and staff so a small Band performed from the back of the hall. Thanks to Mr Pye for coming to work early for to play with us and to Cameron on drums for playing perfectly in his first proper concert!

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Bispham Rock Gardens Saturday June 15th 2024

Image of Bispham Rock Gardens Saturday June 15th 2024

Flaming June and it poured down!! Never mind - we performed to a large crowd for the Friends of the Rock Gardens and played really well. Mr Bradford insisted the sun was about to come out and it did - but only after we had finished playing! Not to worry though - we really enjoyed ourselves.

Posted by /blog/author/rstrachan on 15 June 2024

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Blackpool North Train Station Wednesday June 12th 2024

Image of Blackpool North Train Station Wednesday June 12th 2024

The Band performed for members of Blackpool Council, local dignitaries and members of the public at the opening of the new tram stop under the Hilton Hotel. We were invited to take refreshments at Marco Pierre White's restaurant in the hotel afterwards which was a lovely surprise! 

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Ribby Hall Music Festival Friday May 17th 2024

Image of Ribby Hall Music Festival Friday May 17th 2024

The Band performed at the annual music festival with pupils from eight other schools and with Park's School Choir. There were some important people in the audience including an MP, a deputy Chief Constable and the mayors of local towns so we were all on our best behaviour!

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Poulton le Fylde Methodist Church Saturday May 11th 2024

Image of Poulton le Fylde Methodist Church Saturday May 11th 2024

The Band was delighted to perform for "Sam's Place" which supports young people with autism, special educational needs and other disabilities. The Band played very well and kept the huge audience packed into the church hall well entertained. 

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PCA Spring Fair Friday April 26th 2024

Image of PCA Spring Fair Friday April 26th 2024

There was a full turn out of Band members to perform for the parents, carers and pupils who queued up to enter the hall for the Spring Fair. Fortunately, the rain held off but it was still cold and windy so we were glad to get inside and warm ourselves up. Well done, Band!

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