Oughtibridge Band has announced the signing of new arrivals.

Boosting the cornet ranks are Jamie Pearson, Ely Shaw and new principal cornet, Catherine Freebury, who all join in the run up to the second half of a busy contesting season.

Catherine began her playing in Oughtibridge training band and now returns with a great wealth of experience behind her to join husband Tim, who fills the vacant Eb tuba seat.

Also coming in is Becky Ball who joins the horn section from Stannington. Following the recent arrival of her baby daughter, Becky is delighted that the move will enable her to enjoy the two great loves of her life!

There's a real buzz around the band room at the moment and I know these new players are going to help lift us even moreMD, Gavin Somerset

Warm welcome

Finally, there is a warm welcome to Jane Hayman following her move to live and work in the area and to take up the solo baritone role following the retirement of one of the band's most dedicated players and inspirational chairman, Andy Doyle.

Speaking about the new signings, MD Gavin Somerset told 4BR: "These new signings are a real boost. With so many bands in such a small radius around Sheffield, it's great to have a near full team around the stands.

Seeing Catherine return to the band she began learning with is a fantastic story. There's a real buzz around the band room at the moment and I know these new players are going to help lift us even more."