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Weston set for closing date

If you want to enter the popular Weston super Mare contest then get your entries in fast.

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Friday, 15 March 2013

        

The closing date for entries for the popular Weston Super Mare Contest is fast approaching on the 7th April.

Own choice

The 45th own choice event will take place at the town’s Winter Gardens on Sunday 19th May and has already attracted strong interest from regular competitors. It is supported by the South West Brass Band Association, Parkwood Leisure and North Somerset Council.

The 45th own choice event will take place at the town’s Winter Gardens on Sunday 19th May4BR

Entries

SWBBA Secretary Brian Elliott told 4BR: “To get your band entered, please contact the Contest Administrator, John Woods.”

His contact details are as follows:
Tel: 01934 750700
Mobile 07580 187974
E-mail: johnwwoods@tiscali.co.uk.

Judges

The adjudicators for the event will be Chris Wormald and David Thornton.

Band Secretaries please note-there are options as to choice of registry.

        

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