Dodworth Colliery Band has passed on their best wishes to two players who have given stalwart service to their organisation over the past few years.

Flugel player Dave Hill is moving back with his family to his native Derbyshire village of Tansley, whilst horn player Rosie Hughes has recently been offered a career move down to Gloucester.

Both players will be sadly missed and all members at Dodworth would like to wish them well and thank them as they embark on their moves for the hard work and commitment they have givenDodworth Colliery Band

Sadly missed

A spokespeson told 4BR: "Both players will be sadly missed and all members at Dodworth would like to wish them well and thank them as they embark on their moves for the hard work and commitment they have given."

Returnee

Meanwhile, the band has welcomed back Amy Loukes after three years at University which included living abroad for a year as part of her French degree course. The former principal cornet player returns on flugel horn.