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Relays making great progress

The Brass the Baton relays are making great progress up and down the country — and you can still be a part of it if you are quick!

Brass the Baton
 

The Brass the Baton relays are continuing to make great progress all over the banding country as part of the countdown to the Olympic Games.

Swinton to Croyden

Since the premiere performance by the European Youth Band the Black, Red, Yellow, Green and Blue batons have been making their way across the country from Swinton and Port Sunlight to Fulham, Croyden and Scissett.

Over 80 events, 200 bands and 7,000 participants are taking part and there is still time to join in the fun, but you need to be quick as entries for the relay will close on 31st May.

Apply:

You can apply as long as you submit your application 5 weeks before the date of your event.

Application forms are downloadable from the website or by emailing help@brassthebaton.com

North of England

Organisers are especially looking to get as many bands as possible to help out in the North East of England, so if you want to be a part, then contact: olympictorch@brassthebaton.com

www.brassthebaton.com

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