The West of England champions, Flowers have made some last minute signings ahead of the Nationals Finals in London on the weekend.

Cornet signings

Steve Ruck, previously of Stanshawe and Tredegar joins the on front row together with Chris Hart from Foss Dyke.

Also on the cornet bench comes Ian Kershaw who for many years played for the Birmingham Citadel Band. Completing the new signings is Tim Malpas who fills the vacant flugel chair. Tim was a long serving player with Cwmaman Institute Band.

I'm thrilled that we have been able to complete the signings of these four quality players in time for the National FinalsMD, Paul Holland

Thrilled

Flowers MD Paul Holland told 4BR: "I'm thrilled that we have been able to complete the signings of these four quality players in time for the National Finals, and I'm sure that they will contribute greatly to the team that we are currently building here at Flowers."