Fran Calver from St Breward in Cornwall has recently stepped down from West of England Brass Band Association (WEBBA) after 23 years dedicated service. Fran has been an integral part of the WEBBA team since 1996, and was Chairperson from 2002 to 2013 before taking on the Registrar duties.

Fran was presented with an engraved posy bowl by WEBBA Chairman John Woods, who recently paid tribute to her at the West of England Regional Championships in Torquay, where in her absence she was given a wonderful reception from the audience.