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Advert: John Packer

If you are looking for the best for your band in Torquay, make sure you get to the John Packer stand.

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John Packer Ltd will be at the Torquay Riviera International Conference Centre this Saturday & Sunday with a tradestand at the West of England Regional Championships.

Deals

Brass Manager Steve will have a selection of new & secondhand instruments for customers to try out, plus loads of accessories, along with some very special deals for the weekend.

Visit the stand also to purchase tickets for the fabulous Brass Band Workshop on 14th MayJohn Packer

Rath range

Steve will also be booking appointments for trombone players to test out the Rath range of pro instruments.

Visit the stand also to purchase tickets for the fabulous Brass Band Workshop on 14th April.

More details:

For more details, please go to:
http://www.johnpacker.co.uk/Welcome.aspx

For more details about the brass band workshop in April, or to request specific items to be taken to the weekend’s show, please call Steve on 01823 282386 or email steve@johnpacker.co.uk

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