Eccles Borough has announced a quintet number of new signings, with Tim Brocklehurst, Nick Giles, Helen Moore, Ben Seale and Simon Scholes joining the Greater Manchester Second Section band.

Signings

Tim comes in on soprano, whilst Nick, who has been tutored by Steven Mead and David Thornton and now works for the local Trafford Music Service, comes in on euphonium.

Helen takes on the solo horn role to join up with Simon Scholes and former player, Ben Seale, who has re-signed having spent three years living in the south of England.

I’m absolutely thrilled to have added five talented players to the ranks who have a great deal of experience which will benefit everyoneMD Mareika Gray

Thrilled

MD Mareika Gray told 4BR: "I’m absolutely thrilled to have added five talented players to the ranks who have a great deal of experience which will benefit everyone.

I’m really looking forward to working with all of them as we head towards a busy end of 2014 and straight into what everybody hopes will be a successful 2015."