Bont still celebrating

The celebrations are still going strong in Pontardulais after their win at the Welsh Regional Championships in Swansea

Monday, 29 March 2010

The Pontardulais Band are still celebrating after their win at the recent Welsh Regional Championships in Swansea — only their fifth Area success in over 40 years.

Hard work

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We have to thank MD Paul Jenkins for his hard work, enthusiasm and determination for the success, and he is determined to carry on our good form to Harrogate."

The bands revival has seen new recruits too, with Ceri Morgan on Bb tuba, Annie Wooton and Jessica Burton on cornet and percussionist's m Jeff Thomas and Sue Palmer. The band has also welcomed back Rhysian James on cornet too.

We have to thank MD Paul Jenkins for his hard work, enthusiasm and determination for the success, and he is determined to carry on our good form to HarrogatePontardulais Band

Awards

The band recently made awards to the band's principal cornet Leanne Davies as 'Player of the Year' and Robert Buist and Chris Evans as 'Most Improved' players. The 'Bandsperson of the Year' award went to Nicola Thomas and the 'Players's Player' to Neil Palmer.

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