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Woodfalls set for St Magnus opening

West of England challengers to open up with a sneak preview of their St Magnus challenge.

Ken Worgan and Woodfalls
 

West of England Regional challengers Woodfalls will be holding an open rehearsal on the Championship Section set work ‘St Magnus’ ahead of their appearance at Torquay on Sunday 9th March.

Determined

The Salisbury based band is determined to regain the title they last won in 2011, and to continue to build on their historic sixth place finish at the Royal Albert Hall last year (above).

They will be conducted at the Riviera Centre by Dr Robert Childs.

Time and place

The free event takes place on Wednesday 5th March at Boscombe Salvation Army Hall, Palmerston Road, Boscombe, Bournemouth, BH1 4HT starting promptly at 8.00pm.

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