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New principal at Dinnington

Dinnington Colliery Band has welcomed the signing of new principal cornet Caroline Avery.

Signing
  Dinnington has welcomed the signing of their new principal cornet

Dinnington Colliery has announced the appointment of Caroline Avery as their new principal cornet.

Caroline (known as Cal) brings a wealth of experience to the south Yorkshire band made famous in the television documentary 'A Band for Britain', performing with the likes of Grimethorpe Colliery and the South Yorkshire Police Band.

Fortunate

Musical Director Lee Dunkley told 4BR: "We have a long history of talented female musicians in the band and we know that in Cal we are fortunate to have secured such a talent to help enhance our ambitious progress.

I'm sure she will lead the cornet section and band brilliantly, and audiences can look forward to hearing her exceptional talents."

I'm sure she will lead the cornet section and band brilliantly, and audiences can look forward to hearing her exceptional talentsMD, Lee Dunkley

Anniversary

Dinnington was one of the first colliery bands to welcome female players in the early 1950s. This year sees the tenth anniversary of the filming of 'A Band for Britain' which catapulted them into the living rooms of homes around the country.

The band still enjoys the patronage of broadcaster and comedian Sue Perkins.

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