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Demelza set for rep debut

A talented cornet player with a wonderful Cornish musical name joins the ranks of Camborne Town.

Camborne
 

It’s been a busy time in deepest Cornwall as Camborne announce their latest signing on repiano cornet.

Helston principal

Demelza Sturges takes over from Roland Woods who left the band after the Spring Festival in Blackpool due to work commitments. Demelza played cornet with Helston Town for the past 10 years, the majority as principal cornet.

Pleased

MD Kevin Mackenzie told 4BR: "We are extremely pleased to welcome Demelza to the band. She is a proven soloist and will be a huge asset to us."

She is a great talent and her appointment together with others announced in recent weeks demonstrates our aim to be competitive at the very highest levelsChairman, Nick Sanders

Delighted

Band Chairman Nick Sanders added: "I'm delighted that Demelza, who has done such a fabulous job as a guest player with us in the past, has been appointed.

She is a great talent and her appointment together with others announced in recent weeks demonstrates our aim to be competitive at the very highest levels."

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