Point of Ayr Colliery Band continue to push forward after their successful return to contesting after their 7 year hiatus.

Strengthen the ranks

The band have continued to strengthen the ranks by welcoming some old and new friends around the stand.

John is no stranger to contest success and we are already working hard preparing for Brass at the Guild in Preston and then on to the Welsh AreaPoint of Ayr

Thanks

A band spokesperson told 4BR: "We would like to take the opportunity to thank Peter Christian, Gwyn Evans, Michael Fowles and Mark Peacock for all their hard work throughout last year. We hope to have the opportunity to work with them all again in the future."

MD appointment

The band have announced that John Hinckley has agreed to direct the band initially up until the Welsh area contest in Swansea.

The spokesperson added: "We very much hope the relationship develops into a long and successful partnership. John is no stranger to contest success and we are already working hard preparing for Brass at the Guild in Preston and then on to the Welsh Area."