March 12th saw the band compete for their second successive year in the first section at the Midlands Regional Brass Band Championships in Bedworth, Warwickshire. With 18 bands in the section, and the disadvantage of an early draw, the result did not go in their favour and regrettably this will mean a return to the second section for 2017
After much deliberation, late March also saw the resignation of MD Roger Jepson who felt due to minor health constraints and other demands on his time, he could no longer continue at the helm.
Applicants for the position are already coming forward and the new MD will be announced in due course.