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2008 Region: Wales - Section 1

Date:
Saturday, March 8, 2008

Venue:
Brangwyn Hall, Swansea

Test piece:
James Cook-Circumnavigator, Gilbert Vinter

Adjudicator(s):
Alan Morrison

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1 Newbridge (Celynen) P. Holland 2 189
2 Beaumaris G. Evans 6 185
3 Markham & District A. Morton 4 184
4 Abergavenny Borough G. Ritter 7 183
5 Penclawdd Brass A. Small 8 182
6 Thomas Coaches Mid-Rhondda A. Gibbs 10 181
7 Pontardulais Town P. Jenkins 5 180
8 RAF St. Athan Voluntary A. Bourne 3 179
9 Deiniolen G. Saynor 9 178
10 Ammanford Town C. John 1 177

Qualifiers:

Newbridge (Celynen) and Beaumaris

Soloist: Andrew Smith, Principal Cornet, Newbridge (Celynen)

 



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