Pleasley Colliery Welfare Band has announced that Glenn Birks has agreed to become their new principal cornet.

Talented

Glenn is a former principal cornet with William Davis Construction Group Band and has also occupied the end chair at Thoresby Colliery and Rhodian Brass. The band are said to be delighted to have secured the services of such a talented and experienced cornet player.

Even though he has been out of banding for a few years the man is a class act who will lead the band by exampleMD, Keith Buxton

Massive signing

MD, Keith Buxton told 4BR: "This is a massive signing for us and I don't think it has quite sunk in yet. Even though he has been out of banding for a few years the man is a class act who will lead the band by example. The capture of Glenn has given the band a huge boost."

Glenn will make his contest debut at the Bolsover entertainment contest in October. The band hope to announce several more additions to their ranks before the contest.