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Ammanford signings set to run in Cheltenham

Welsh contender strengthens the ranks ahead of their Cheltenham National Finals appearance.

Cheltenham
 

Ammanford Town Band has announced the signings of Christopher Jenkins, Craig Thomas and Rhys Phillips ahead of their National Finals appearance in Cheltenham.

Trio

Chris joins having previously played with Burry Port Town as principal corent, and comes onto the front row, whilst Craig joins from Pontarddulais Town on second horn. Rhys signs on solo trombone having come through the ranks with Cwmtawe Youth.

We are delighted to welcome Chris, Craig and Rhys, and I'm looking forward to working with them as we prepare for the Nationals and beyondMD, Glyn Rhys Davies

Delighted

MD Glyn Rhys Davies, told 4BR: "We are delighted to welcome Chris, Craig and Rhys, and I'm looking forward to working with them as we prepare for the Nationals and beyond."

He added: "Ammanford Band is in a very strong position with these signings, and with the hard work that everyone is putting in we are looking forward to taking the stage at Cheltenham and putting on a good show."

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