The band recently returned to perform at the Yeovil Entertainment contest, held annually at The Octagon Theatre. The band had not been to this contest since 2004, and had recently travelled to Skegness without reward, so it was a day that certainly tested the nerves.

Playing number 10 from a 15 band field, the band repeated their programme from Skegness, which again was very well received by the audience.

Jon Small, played the trumpet solo Tanga and was delighted to win the best soloist prize for his efforts. The band were pleased with 3rd place awarded overall, and congratulate Camborne and Polysteel on their 2nd and 1st prizes respectively.

We would like to thank Megan and Duncan Alexander who returned for this contest, and played a sterling part in the playing on stage and also to Jo Rowe who helped the band on Repiano and played as one of the 4 featured cornet soloists in The Water is Wide.

Many thanks to you all for your help and support.

The band would also like to officially welcome Sarah Gray into the band, who joins on cornet, who was also featured in The Water is Wide.

The band are now preparing for the area contest on 9th March as well as a BBC Radio 2 recording and three BBC Songs of Praise broadcasts.