Knottingley Silver has announced that Dr Owen Wedgwood has stepped down from the position of Musical Director with the Yorkshire band.

Thanks

A spokesperson told 4BR: “We would like to thank Owen for all his hard work and energy over the last few years.

He came into the band when there were only a handful of players at rehearsals and turned things around to produce some memorable performances.

Owen will be missed but we understand his reasons for wanting a change and wish him well. We hope to be able to announce his successor very soon.”

I leave with some very good memories and pride in what we have achieved together. I would like to wish the band all the very best for the futureDr Owen Wedgwood

Difficult decision

Meanwhile, Owen added: “It has been a very difficult decision to leave Knottingley. They are a lovely bunch with some very fine players but following a second trip to the Finals and nearly seven years with the band, the time feels right to move on and investigate other opportunities.

I leave with some very good memories and pride in what we have achieved together. I would like to wish the band all the very best for the future.”