Around a year ago Audley Brass announced the arrival of Colin Hartley to turn around the fortunes of a band which had been close to folding.

Back in business

12 months on and it seems Audley are back in business on the contesting stage, after claiming third place at the Leicester Open 4th Section contest on the weekend.

After merging their senior and training bands, and halving the average age of the band in the process, the revitalised outfit is now fully enjoying contesting life once more.

Team effort

Publicity Manager Bob Crawshaw, told 4BR: "It was a great team effort by the band and Colin. This is just the start. Bring on March and the Midland Areas!"