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I started playing tenor horn at the age of 8 with my local brass band in Spennymoor under the guidance of George Nicklin, who very quickly became known as Uncle George and a firm friend of my family. When many of my friends left the band, distracted by other teenage pursuits I stuck it out and am so pleased I did as it has become such an important part of my life. As the daughter of a Durham coal miner, I am proud to be involved in the brass band movement with its links to that industry and past. I am lucky to also have good friends at Cockerton and just love seeing them twice a week for a blow along with a good laugh at Andy’s jokes - it is great to be in a band that works hard together but enjoys every minute (well nearly every minute). My family, friends and fab job at the Red Cross keeps me busy and often living from a suitcase but on Wednesdays and Sundays I gravitate back to Darlo!

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Karen McDowell

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