Thoresby Colliery Band has announced the recent engagement of their President Anne Thomas to fiancé Geof Benson.

Follower

Anne has been a devoted follower and non playing member of the band for many years and became President in 2009. Geof was a player for the band from the 1960s through to the 1980s and is a currently a bass player with Dodworth Band. He is also Secretary at the Thoresby Colliery Social Club in Edwinstowe.

Yes

The couple have known each other for many years so Anne was only too happy to say 'Yes' when Geof got down on one knee for a romantic proposal whilst away with the band at the Butlins Contest in Skegness.

Geof presented a stunning diamond engagement ring to Anne who was also joined by her daughter and son in law for their very special weekend.

In Thoresby I have so many great friends so it is particularly special to have met my future husband through an organisation that I feel so passionate about and love so muchAnne Thomas

Great friends

Anne told 4BR: "In Thoresby I have so many great friends so it is particularly special to have met my future husband through an organisation that I feel so passionate about and love so much."

Geof is thrilled to have Anne as his wife-to-be and added: "She is beautiful and my best friend, and I look forward to so many happy years with her as my wife"

Thoresby Colliery Band would like to congratulate the couple and thank Anne again for her endless hard work for the band.