SENIOR and junior members of St Breward Silver Band were recognised recently when awards were presented.

The presentations are a reward for the individual’s time and effort over the past year.

This year’s award winner in the senior band was Nathan Baker, for good attendance and after taking an audition, gaining entry into the Cornwall Youth Brass Band.

In the junior band the award winners were Tom Best for the most progress — since receiving his award, Tom performed his very first solo at ‘Breakfast with Santa’ in St Breward Village Hall, in front of a packed audience.

Another award — this time for outstanding achievement — went to Loveday Davies. She has now become a much-valued member of the senior band and is the leader in the junior band. Not only that but since starting at Sir James Smith School in September, she has joined a brass group there. All with the aim of self-improvement, confidence building and working as a team member.