BAND members Brian Gilbert and Michelle Collinge (pictured) found time out from their busy schedules to train rookie musicians.

Brian, who plays E flat bass, was voted Senior Band Member of the Year with Haslingden and Helmshore Brass Band, while 15-year-old Michelle was Junior Member of the Year. Both received their awards at the band's annual meeting.

In addition to playing and training, Brian also wrote some of the band's arrangements. Michelle, who plays second tenor horn in the senior band and solo horn with the juniors, has also started teaching newcomers to the junior band.