A DEDICATED 16-year-old musician is ready to continue developing her talents for years to come after being awarded a £2000 bursary to buy a tenor horn.

Jennie Worrall, from Orford, will benefit from the Jane and Stephen Murphy Foundation's second bursary, which has enabled her to purchase the Besson Prestige silver instrument and mouthpiece.

The former Sir Thomas Boteler CE High School pupil, now at Cronton College, in Widnes, recently earned a place in the National Youth Brass Band and plays for Lindley Brass Band in Huddersfield.

The foundation, which the Murphy family have endowed in memory of their grandparents, has been set up to support young musical and artistic talent in the town.

Jennie, who is tutored by Richard Jones, also achieved grade eight in her school days, but dad Ronald admits the financial boost has taken a big burden off the family.

"I am extremely grateful to have received this support," he said.

"I have four children and it is hard to fund – I was thinking about taking a bank loan out to help but this has taken a lot of pressure off.

"She wants to pursue a career in music and is engrossed in playing, I can't see her ever giving it up."

Jennie travelled to Leeds to personally choose the tenor horn but as well as praising the foundation for their support, Ronald was keen to thank Sir Thomas Boteler and Mr Jones.

"We have been very pleased with all the help we have been getting, we could not ask for more," added the 54-year-old.

Dr Michael Murphy is one of the family members keen to ensure the family name lives on by securing a better future for youngsters for generations to come.

He is working in conjunction with Accent Music Education Hub to deliver help but is urging more families to come forward.

"The foundation wants to help talented individuals and organisations that deal with young people," he said.

"Any individual is welcome to apply – we want to support them."

For further information e-mail janeandstephenmurphyfoundation@outlook.com