COSYCOSY have recruited a drummer who comes from Papworth, after drummer and founder member Phil Brading left the band to move to London for a new job. Chris Beard, 17, a former pupil at Swavesey Village College, is studying fine art at Cambridge Regional

COSYCOSY have recruited a drummer who comes from Papworth, after drummer and founder member Phil Brading left the band to move to London for a new job. Chris Beard, 17, a former pupil at Swavesey Village College, is studying fine art at Cambridge Regional College.

Chris joins Dominic Ware (guitar and vocals) Katie Silvester (bass and vocals) and Little Paxton native Dave Scott (guitar).

Chris said: "Cosycosy are an established band, lots of people know them. I'm looking forward to doing some gigs with them in the New Year."

Katie said: "We are very impressed with Chris's drumming, which suits our indie/punk style well."

Chris, who cites his favourite bands as

Foo Fighters, Fightstar and Lamb of God, has been playing the drums for two years. Cosycosy will be announcing new spring dates soon. See: www.myspace.com/cosycosy

RICHARD PAUL