Pleasley Colliery Welfare Band has announced the appointment of Keith Buxton as their new MD. Keith takes up the position with immediate effect.

Successful

Keith has been working with the band on a temporary basis for the last few weeks and the partnership has proved so successful that the band have moved to make this a permant arrangement.

Keith, a well known cornet player, formerly of Thoresby Colliery, Carlton Main Frickley Colliery and for many years principal cornet with the Blidworth Colliery Band.

We are over the moon to have secured Keith's services, the band have responded well and we are convinced he is the man to take us forwardChairman, Ray Ward

Over the moon

Band Chairman, Ray Ward told 4BR: "We are over the moon to have secured Keith's services, the band have responded well and we are convinced he is the man to take us forward".

Keith added: "Pleasley are a great bunch of people and it is a priviledge to join a distinquished list of MDs at this famous old band."