TALENTED local people made this another successful year for the Aireborough heat of the national Rotary Young Musicians’ Competition which was held at the Grove Methodist Church, Horsforth, before a 60 strong audience.

Eleven students from St Mary’s Menston, Horsforth and Guiseley Schools took part, with once again the most popular instrument being the piano joined by violin, cellos, oboe and saxophone.

The standard of performance was once again very high, giving the judges Mitzi Whitham, Brian Waite and Philip Livesey difficult choices to make. However their decision in choosing the two winners was unanimous, Dan Cullen from St Mary’s and Naomi Adams from Horsforth.

Dan Cullen on cornet played a syncopated jazz piece together with a beautiful rendition of ‘My Love is Like a Red, Red Rose’.

Naomi Adams on piano wowed the audience with her rhythmical performance of ‘Strutting at the Waldorf’ contrasting admirably with her own arrangement of ‘Some Day I’ll Fly Away’.

Every competitor was given a certificate and each of the winners received a cheque for £30.

All the competitors were thanked and congratulated by Aireborough Rotary Club President Graham Davies and the event was arranged and compèred by Brian Whitham, the Youth Services Chairman.