The Buxton Contest earlier this month saw a milestone for the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band, with 10 of its members receiving long service awards totalling over 300 years!

Great achievement

Dave Johnson, the band co-chairman told 4BR: "It’s a great achievement for our band to have so many committed players. It shows that the movement is still alive and well in the North West."

It’s a great achievement for our band to have so many committed players. It shows that the movement is still alive and well in the North WestDave Johnson

Looking forward

The awards come on the back of a creditable 2nd place in the contest for the band, who are now looking forward to a successful Summer concert season and working towards its next contest at the Wychavon Festival of Brass.

Recipients of Long Service Award were:

Allan Nutton, Contest Secretary — 25 years
Sarah Johnson, Flugel — 26 years
Sarah Dawson, Solo Euphonium — 28 years
Dave Johnson, Principal Percussion — 29 years
Jenny McDermott, 1st Horn — 30 years
Gary White, 2nd Baritone — 33 years
Andy Lawton, 1st Baritone — 33 years
Paul McDermott Cornet with Poynton Concert Brass, — 34 years
Tony Wyatt, Principal Cornet — 40 years
John Anderson, Solo Trombone — 46 years