Poulton-le-Fylde band has announced a number of new signings ahead of the North West Area Championships.

Welcome back

John Squires-Evans, Poulton's youth band conductor has re-signed following spells at Leyland, UES Stocksbridge, Brighouse & Rastrick and Wingates to help at the Areas.

Tutti

Meanwhile the band welcome Phillip Tait on tutti cornet. 15-year old Phillip has been a regular member of the National Youth Band of Great Britain. In addition, former principal cornet Mike Davis, re-joins on a temporary basis too to help during the contest season. Toby Campbell returns on Eb Bass.

I am delighted with the players we have signed. This is the bands first outing in the top section and I was determined to fill our few vacancies with committed strong playersMD, Gareth Westwood

Guest

Former Blackburn and Darwin trombonist Andrea Wilkinson has signed on solo trombone. Andrea has been a regular guest player with the band over recent years. Sitting next to Andrea and making the step up from Poulton Youth Section is Alistair Bamber.

Delighted

MD, Gareth Westwood told 4BR: "I am delighted with the players we have signed. This is the bands first outing in the top section and I was determined to fill our few vacancies with committed strong players."