The Chalgrove Band (Oxfordshire) have been strengthening their ranks thanks to three early deliveries from Santa.

Steve Sizeland joins on Eb bass from Wantage A, Annie Coleman comes in on front row cornet and former Foden's player Rob Fleming joins on horn

Quality players

MD Terry Brotherhood told 4BR: "It's fantastic we have managed to attract players of this quality to Chalgrove. 2012 will be an exciting year, as it is our first time in the Second Section and we are also planning a tour to Holland in June."