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Greenfield influx

The Greenfield Band has just welcomed an influx of new players.

Greenfield
 

Greenfield Band's recent Whit Friday efforts were boosted by a influx of players.

Jessica Todd (2nd cornet) has returned to the band after a period away studying at University, along with Alan Williams (Bb Bass) who has returned after a spell of 'semi — retirement'.

Joined up

Ruth Buckley (2nd horn) and Abigail Bradbury (percussion) have progressed from the Greenfield Trainer Band, whilst Tommy Tynan (percussion) has joined from Oldham (Lees) Youth Band.

Emma Lees (2nd cornet) has recently joined from Friezland, whilst Maria Kane (euphonium) and Simon Hotchkiss (soprano) have recently moved back to the Saddleworth area after periods of working away.

The band directed by Stuart Black had a successful (if very wet) Whit Friday taking a batch of awards4BR

Wet Friday

The band directed by Stuart Black had a successful (if very wet) Whit Friday taking a batch of awards, including two first prizes from 7 contests entered on the night.

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