Thoresby Colliery Band has said a fond farewell to bass trombone player Bob Craddock after 13 years of outstanding service and dedication to the band.

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Bob made his final appearance as Thoresby claimed their best ever result at the Butlins Mineworkers Championship in Skegness – a fine 5th place on which to say goodbye.

New life

A change of job sees Bob and wife Sandie start a new life in Ipswich.
A spokesperson told 4BR: "Bob has not only been a valuable player but also fulfilled the role of treasurer for many years.

We will miss him terribly and would like to thank him publicly for all his hard work and dedication over the years and wish him and Sandie well for the future."

Bob has found a new band to join, Aveley & Newham, which is great news and we wish them as successful a partnership with Bob as we hadThoresby Colliery Band

Wish him well

Band Chairman George Kennedy added: "Every band should have someone like Bob. We are so sorry to see him go, although we will definitely be staying in touch.

Bob has found a new band to join, Aveley & Newham, which is great news and we wish them as successful a partnership with Bob as we had. We look forward to our paths crossing often on the contest circuit."