I came along when my eldest child, Duncan, then aged 11, was accepted for free lessons. I had played a tenor horn and french horn for a short time, decades ago, at school and after some lessons from Geoff, we joined the band. I'm still learning as I go! It's great to make music with a fun group of people and I enjoy the variety of pieces Arthur chooses. The Gronau trip last year was very enjoyable. I now have a new role in the band - the provider of after-performance jelly babies, when Keith The Younger can't attend!
Stephen Childs - Solo Horn
Heather Marraner - 1st Horn
I retired to Cornwall 20 years ago with my husband and never thought about joining a Brass Band, until a large parcel arrived for my Christmas present. What a surprise - it contained an Eb Horn! Why would I want that? My husband had joined St Agnes Brass Band after the local carnival and thought it would be fun to play an instrument. He was put on a cornet, but was told a Horn would be a better choice for him, so I received it, knowing if I didn’t take to it, he would have it and it wouldn’t be wasted. After a few weeks of scales, learning the fingering and the ‘Tune a Day’ book, I joined Carharrack junior band, playing with the youngsters. After a few weeks I was playing 2nd Horn in the main band - the best thing I ever did - I made lots of new friends and had fun. Eleven years ago we moved to Honiton and I was fortunate to to be able to join Honiton Band. I enjoy playing with them very much and I’m the librarian - so am kept quite busy - it helps to keep the grey matter ticking over. I don’t think when you retire you expect to be joining a Brass Band, so at my age I feel pleased to have done so. I also belong to a walking group and swim most days. So anyone needing an interesting hobby - come and join us - we are a very friendly Band.
Stephen Childs - Solo Horn 
Heather Marraner - 1st Horn