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Sowerby Bridge looks for friendly entrants

The popular Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Slow Melody Contest is looking for entrants...

Friendly Band
 

The popular Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) annual Slow Melody and Quartet Contest is due to take place on Sunday 13th May.

There are sections for slow melody and quartets, all starting at 10.00am, so make sure you get along and enter!

Sections:

11 years and under
13 years and under
16 years and under
Open
Veterans (over 40 years)
Junior & Senior Quartets

Catering is available throughout the day.

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