The City of Bradford Band has welcomed a trio of new signings as they look towards the second half of a busy contesting year.

Rebecca Childs has been signed on solo baritone from Black Dyke, whilst Les and Coleen Smail come in from Hebden Bridge on front row cornet.

Delighted

"We delighted to welcome all three,"MD Lee Skipsey told 4BR. "To strengthen the band with players of this quality gives us a huge boost as we look towards the second half of the year."

To strengthen the band with players of this quality gives us a huge boost as we look towards the second half of the yearMD, Lee Skipsey

Ambitious

He added: "I've known Rebecca a long time and I know what a great young player she has become, whilst Les and Colleen are the type of excellent players and band members that are invaluable to an ambitious band such as ourselves."