Gweek Silver Band recently entered their first contest for many years at the Truro contest and came away with runners up prize in the ungraded section.

Everyone looks forward to practise night and is enthusiatic about the futureSecreatry Jane Rutter

More prizes

They also picked up the prize as the best Cornish band, and a 3rd in the 4th section. Solo cornet Linda Lee also received the best instrumentalist award.

Back on feet

The band, based on the Helford river in Cornwall, was one of many bands struggling to stay afloat, but has gradually got itself back to full strength thanks largely to bandmaster Tony Richards.

Secreatry Jane Rutter told 4BR: "Everyone looks forward to practise night and is enthusiatic about the future."