THE Ellenbrook and Boothstown Band are appealing to the area's youth who can play a brass instrument to join their ranks.

The band's musical director, Mr Brian Peacock, a past student of the Royal Military School of Music at Kneller Hall, is keen to fill the positions of soprano cornet, principal cornet, first, second and third cornets and also a percussionist.

The band has been part of the community for the past 125 years and relies on local support and especially on young people who can or are willing to learn to play an instrument.

Anyone interested in joining should phone the band secretary for further details on 0161 794 1426.