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A class apart in the Vale

The Vale of Glamorgan Band has made itself a class a part...

 

The Vale of Glamorgan Band have just secured sponsorship from local business to help them with their future development.

Also after many years of building the band has reported that they are now back to full contesting strength and have also launched their new website designed by euphonium player Tony Williams4BR

Local company

'A Class Apart' is a local company based in Dinas Powys that supply uniforms and clothing to schools and organisations and have also provided the band with their new polo shirts, fleeces and stand banners

Full strength

Also after many years of building the band has reported that they are now back to full contesting strength and have also launched their new website designed by euphonium player Tony Williams.

For further information, go to: www.valeofglamorganbrassband.co.uk.

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