Stalybridge Old Band has announced several new signings ahead of their appearance at the forthcoming Buxton Festival contest.

Signings

Beverley Harper signs from Diggle Band on cornet prior to moving to solo horn, whilst David Ashworth Jnr comes out of retirement to take on the soprano cornet role.

Jenny Smirk joins from Uppermill Band on front row cornet, James Owen moves from Heyrod Band to come in on solo trombone, and the experienced Chris Reedy joins on Bb tuba.

I'm very pleased to announce these new signings. It's good to know that the band is still able to attract such quality players, and I'm convinced they will have a very enjoyable time with usMD David W Ashworth

Very pleased

MD David W Ashworth told 4BR: "I'm very pleased to announce these new signings. It's good to know that the band is still able to attract such quality players, and I'm convinced they will have a very enjoyable time with us.

At their first rehearsal you could hear the difference they made. I'm a very happy MD."