The Eagley band has announced the appointment of Trevor Haliwell as conductor for their assault on winning the North West Area Third Section contest next month.

Delighted

The band are delighted to have secured the services of Trevor, an experienced local conductor for possibly the most important contest of the year.

Luck

Regular MD, Gareth Westwood told 4BR: "We decided to approach Trevor and we could not believe our luck when he told us of his availability. I am thrilled that such an experienced conductor is able to take the band to Blackpool and I am sure both the band and Trevor will have a productive and enjoyable time."

We are looking forward to working with Trevor in what will be a productive and successful partnershipEagley Band

Looking forward

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "We are looking forward to working with Trevor in what will be a productive and successful partnership."

Local band

Trevor Haliwell will start work with the band at rehearsals next week. He told 4BR: "I am delighted to be working with this great band and taking over the reigns from Gareth for the area contest. The band is very local to me and I am sure both myself and the band will get a lot out of the partnership."