The Rainford Band has welcomed five new players to their ranks in recent months.

Quintet

Joining from Skelmersdale Prize are Simon Cunliffe on Bb Bass, and also his partner Nicola Bentham on 2nd Cornet.

Natalie Styles comes from the Dearham Band on 2nd cornet and Rachel Allen add to the ranks on 2nd Trombone and Beth Dilworth on 3rd Cornet from Wire Youth Brass.

Delighted

MD Neil Samuel told 4BR: "I'm delighted to welcome all of these new players to the band. They are all extremely enthusiastic and cannot wait to get into the new contesting season."

I'm delighted to welcome all of these new players to the band. They are all extremely enthusiastic and cannot wait to get into the new contesting seasonMD, Neil Samuel

Workshop

On Sunday the 4th of October the band will be holding a full day of workshops in preparation for the forthcoming contest season, led by Philip Bailey.

Star player such as Morgan Griffiths, Leah Williams, Bill Carter, Ben Croombes and Neil Samuel will be helping out with individual sections.

Over the moon

Chairman Martin Rigby added: "I'm absolutely over the moon that all the tutors have made time in their busy banding diaries to come and spend the day with Rainford Band."