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Closing date looms for Torquay

The closing date for the 64th SWBBA Championships in Torquay looms fast — so get your entries in.

SWBBA
 

The organisers of the SWBBA 64th Annual Championships on Saturday 6th November at the Riviera International Centre, Torquay, have informed 4BR that the entries for the contest must be in by the 18th September if they are to be accepted for the popular event.

The Championships are open to all bands and include sections for Training and Ungraded bands, whilst the call has also gone out to individual players too.

The Championships are open to all bands and include sections for Training and Ungraded bands, whilst the call has also gone out to individual players too4BR

Workshops

The same closing date applies to applications from individual players wishing to attend the Cornet Worksop, led by tutor, Jim Davies and the Trombone Workshop led by Foden's John Barber, which are to be held on Saturday 2nd October at the Central Methodist Church, Launceston.

Further details can be found at:

www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk for full information or by contacting Brian Elliott on 01752 892056.

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