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2012 National Championships Interview with Derek Renshaw

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Derek Renshaw, the winning conductor of new First Section National Champion, Unite the Union (City of Sheffield)

Derek Renshaw
 

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4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to a delighted Derek Renshaw after he led Unite the Union (City of Sheffield) to the First Section National title in Cheltenham.

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