FOLLOWING the story of Tuesday, September 14 about the success of the Hoover Band.

As a parent of one of the players who travelled with the the band to Harrogate, I can only say what a wonderful weekend it turned out to be.

I stayed over with the band and the experience was fantastic. It was a just reward for all the hard work and commitment they have put in over the years and fully deserved.

If anyone likes to listen to brass bands, they can do no better than see them in concert.

One of the band members told me she thinks the reason they play so well together is that they feel like a family. Once again well done and keep up the food work. Things can only get better under the guidance of a great conductor.

S Gill

Bolton