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Rainford add to the ranks

New North West First Section champion adds a new player to the ranks.

Rainford
 

The newly crowned North West Area First Section champion, Rainford has been celebrating their recent success.

Congratulations

Band Chairman Paul Rigby told 4BR: "The band has been overwhelmed with the amount of messages we have received congratulating us. It has been a truly splendid week!"

I'm pleased to welcome Lisa to the band. She is an experienced player who I know will work hard with us as we strive to progress even further in the coming yearMD, Neil Samuel

Flugel arrival

The band also announced the arrival of Lisa Thompson who is joining on flugel with both Haydock and Pemberton B Bands.

Commenting on Lisa's arrival MD Neil Samuel added: "I'm pleased to welcome Lisa to the band. She is an experienced player who I know will work hard with us as we strive to progress even further in the coming year."

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