I started learning to play with St Swithun’s Band in Bridport in 1969 and then joined Honiton Band in 1970. I continued to play for both bands for about 10 years. I started on cornet, moved onto flugel horn and I now play 1st tenor trombone. I have a daughter who plays Eb bass, but unfortunately she can only play occasionally, as she is now studying at Southampton Solent University. I had to leave the band in November 2007, as I relocated to Bristol, following promotion at work. I was very sad to make this move, but am invited to return to play with the band at all their engagements, if my work permits.