A WARRINGTON band will be showing how a love of music helped them overcome addiction.

The Recoverists have created a documentary about their journey through the Pathways to Recovery service in Bold Street.

It will be showcased at the Pyramid centre this evening, Thursday, at 6.30pm, before the group take to the stage.

Band members Sean Taylor, 42, Paula Kenyon, 43, David Cooper, 41, John Clare, 45 and Stuart Greaves, 40, all attended the Pathways to Recovery drug and alcohol treatment service, led by health charity CGL (Change, Grow, Live).

The service, commissioned by Warrington Borough Council, gives people the opportunity to take part in the Creative Remedies programme, which aims to improve people’s health and wellbeing through the arts.

The Recoverists formed 18 months ago after founding member, Sean Taylor, completed his treatment and went on to run the music group for Creative Remedies.

Rhythm guitarist Sean said: “I’ve always loved music and it’s been great to be able to use it as a way of helping people in their recovery.

“I’m really impressed with the film. It’ll make people laugh in moments but also has a deep message running through it. I can’t thank Creative Remedies enough for this opportunity.”

Dean Hughes, who filmed and produced the documentary, added: “I first met the group when I filmed their first gig at a small event and they were all so nervous.

“Being part of making this documentary has given me the chance to see how far they’ve come and how their confidence and musical ability has grown.”