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Thoresby set for American welcome

Thoresby step into the breach to host Natural American friends.

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Thoresby Colliery Band has announced that they will be hosting friends from across the Atlantic Ocean next month when they team up with the visiting Natural State Brass Band from Arkansas, for a concert in their home town of Mansfield.

Soloist

Joining them for the occassion will be renowned bass trombonist Douglas Yeo.

Thoresby Colliery came to the aid of the band after a concert with the UK’s favourite charity band, the all girl 'Boobs & Brass' had to be cancelled.

Thoresby is delighted to have the opportunity to step into the breach and the hastily arranged concert is now in full organizational swingRichard Walker

Into the breach

Richard Walker told 4BR: "Thoresby is delighted to have the opportunity to step into the breach and the hastily arranged concert is now in full organizational swing. All is not lost however, as a selection of the ladies will be on hand, to raise the awareness of Breast Cancer Research on the day."

Further details

Further details can be obtained through the Thoresby Band website and further in formation can be obtained by contacting Richard Walker on 07787 112198 or by email richwalker@virgin.net

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