In 1981 the band raised enough money with the help of the local people to buy new uniforms which they still wear.
In August1987 the band was still officially known as the Wolverton Town & British Rail Silver Band. In October they went on a day trip and evening concert to Porthcawl, South Wales. The last Old Time Dance was held in the works canteen.
In January 1988 the band moved its rehearsal facility from the works canteen to the Veteran's Institute. In February they came 6th out of 13 entries at the MK Contest and in March they moved again, this time to the clubhouse of Wolverton Town Football Club. Denzil Stephens conducted a rehearsal of the specially commissioned march (Wolverton Pride) for the Wolverton 150 celebration in August and in September the band held a concert at Euston Station.
In 1989 news of another rehearsal room, this time at Wyvern School. The band also changed its name to Wolverton Town Band. They gained 2nd place in the 4th section at the Brighton Contest. In May the band introduced the Wyvern Dragon Symbol to their names board in recognition of their link with the school. In September the WTB enjoyed their first Germany trip (Koblenz). In December Roy Lack stood down as conductor after 18 years.
