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New faces at Poynton

A trio of new faces will be in the ranks at the next rehearsal of the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band.

Poynton
 

There are a number of new faces to be found at the Vernon Building Society Poynton Band

Trio

Joining the North West top flight contender are cornet players Dave Black, from Silk Brass and Tim Hewitt who previously played with Hammonds and Foden's.

The experienced Ian Drayton comes in on bass trombone from Hepworth replacing Darren Samuel

Having worked with all these fine players at some point, I'm pleased to say I know I'm getting some great, hard working players through the doorMD Neil Samuel

Fine players

MD Neil Samuel told 4BR: "Having worked with all these fine players at some point, I'm pleased to say I know I'm getting some great, hard working players through the door."

Band Chairman Gary White added: "We would like to place on record our thanks to outgoing bass trombone player Darren Samuel for all of his hard work during the time he has been with the band and wish him well for the future."

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