Kit Percussionist.

Full Name: Wilf Manford.

Nickname; Dr. Vodka. But I don't know why as I only drink meths and sump oil plus the occasional 10 pints of real ale.

Started Playing; In 1964 on a &10 drum kit buskin to the Rolling Stones and the Beatles etc.

Length of time at Boarshurst; On and off since 2001.

Previous Band/s; Stalybridge, Mossley, Ashton and Boarshurst.

Best Moment in Banding; 2 National Titles with Ashton Band, 1997 & 1998,
Winning the French Open with Boarshurst.

Worst Moment in Banding; Having to finish my pint to get on the coach home after a contest.

Favourite Test Piece; Anything which I haven't got much to do, tho they all sound the same to me.

Future Hopes and Wishes; To help Boarshurst Band back up the ladder and to continue to enjoy playing with the Band as long as possible.



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