New recruits at Rainford

Rainford gain two new recruits ahead of Harrogate challenge — and the chance to play to a packed house on the day of the British Open.

Tuesday, 31 August 2010

The Rainford Band has announced two new signings as they prepare for the National Finals in Harrogate next month.

Signings

Andy Booth come in on principal Eb Bass from Skelmersdale Prize Band, whilst Andy Eastwood joins from Marsden on horn.

Andy will replace Olivia Samuel who is taking a short break as her and MD Neil Samuel prepare for the impending arrival of their first child.

On the same day as the British Open, the band will also be performing to a packed crowd too — as they play music at the last ever home game for St Helens Rugby League team at Knowsley Road4BR

More good news

The band recently received more good news, when it was announced that Rainford Parish Council had picked the band as their chosen charity for the year, with proceeds from numerous council organised fund raising events donated to them.

On the same day as the British Open, the band will also be performing to a packed crowd too — as they play music at the last ever home game for St Helens Rugby League team at Knowsley Road.

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