The Wantage Band will head to the Scottish Open this weekend boosted by the signing two new percussionists as they look to round off a memorable year with another fine result against top class opposition.

Fine year

With a victory at the Senior Trophy in Blackpool and podium finishes at the London & Southern Counties Area and Welsh Open, MD Paul Holland and his band has enjoyed a fine year of achievement.

They will now focus on a battle as far from their home base as possible, aided by the signing of George Groves from Cold Ash Brass and Ryan Hanley from Fishburn Band, who has located to the area with work.

It's great to have a percussion section of such high calibre and we are sure it will be of long term benefit to the band — starting in Perth on the weekendBand Manager, Sam Wyne

Long term benefit

Band Manager Sam Wyne told 4BR: "It's great to have a percussion section of such high calibre and we are sure it will be of long term benefit to the band — starting in Perth on the weekend."