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The Wardle family of bands — the senior Wardle Anderson Brass Band, Wardle Academy Wind Band and Wardle Academy Youth Band — enjoyed a period of outstanding success.

The band's results record includes first place in the North West Area (First Section) contest in February 2024, performing High Peak under the direction of Brad McCulloch.

Wardle Anderson were described as the stand-out winners of the First Section at the North West Regional Championships in Blackpool, earning a place at the National Finals in Cheltenham. The trombone section was singled out with a special award.