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Belcher resigns at Drighlington

Kevin Belcher has resigned his position as MD of the Drighlington Band.

Drighlington
 

Drighlington Band has reported that Musical Director, Kevin Belcher, has resigned for personal reasons.

Kevin has been with Drighlington for three successful years, during which time he has led them to promotion back to the Championship Section, as of January 2010.

The band are very grateful to Kevin for his leadership and dedicated commitment, which have underpinned these successes, and wish him all the very best for the futureDrighlington Band

Grateful

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The band are very grateful to Kevin for his leadership and dedicated commitment, which have underpinned these successes, and wish him all the very best for the future.

"The band are now looking forward to continuing to build upon these achievements with Kevin's successor."

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