The music was arranged by long serving member Phil Bourne and was taught by himself and Alan Degg. Bandmaster John Swindells continued to design the rest of the show form a percussive and visual element.

During the year the band was invited to compete for the first time at The Royal Albert Hall in the Novice class and also were very successful in the Scout Nationals in the same class.

Simon Cotton was again successful as the Drum Major many times during the season and at the end of the year the band was promoted to the contest class.