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Jacklin leads Ball winning skills in Weston

Graham Jacklin and the Leicestrshire Co-operative Band have been showing off their Ball winning skills in Weston.

Leicestershir Co-op
 

Leicestershire Co-operative Band is still celebrating their recent victory at the popular Weston super Mare own choice contest.

Under MD Graham Jacklin, their fine performance of Eric Ball’s iconic ‘Journey into Freedom’ saw them claim the highest ranked contest prize in their 40 year history, with the added bonus of principal cornet player Nick Lear picking up a well deserved ‘Best Cornet’ award.

One better

"It's actually the second time a Lear has taken the prize," explained Nick.

"Last year my son Harry took the honours, although the band had to settle for second place — so it’s nice to be able to go one better this time around."

All four sections

The band has played in all four sections at the Weston event over the last 12 years, with Eric Ball’s music proving to be something of a lucky musical charm, as the band won the Second Section a few years ago playing ‘Resurgam’.

The whole band has been working so hard this year and it's starting to pay dividendsMD Graham Jacklin

Dividends

MD, Graham Jacklin told 4BR: "We're delighted with our win and really enjoy coming to play at the contest.

The whole band has been working so hard this year and it's starting to pay dividends."

He added: "I'd particularly like express my personal thanks to David Thornton, Keith Leonard (Derwent Brass) and Tony Wilson (ex Carlton Brass) for their help in preparing for this contest. Their input has been invaluable."

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