ASTLEY Youth Band has scored a trio of contest successes.

In the Haydock Slow Melody Contest 13-years-old cornet player Michael Clegg took the 13 and under competition, Simon Minshall, 11, the section for best trombonist in the same age group and nine-years-old cornet player Jack Berry finished fourth in the under nines.

Forthcoming concerts are: Saturday, March 15, Bedford Methodist Church (tickets from Adrienne Simpson on 01942 678045/873434;) March 28, St Stephen's Church, Astley, in aid of the restoration appeal following last summer's fire, tickets from the vicar on 01942 883313; March 29, Kearsley Mount Church, for tickets call 01204 575324.