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Wychavon announces Secretary change

There has been a change of contest secretary at the popular Wychavon Festival of Brass contest.

Wychavon
 

Thursday, 01 August 2013

        

The popular Wychavon Festival of Brass has announced a change of contest secretary.

New contact

Bands should now ensure they contact Kevin Whittaker for all future information.

All participating bands at this year’s contest should have heard from Kevin by now.

Draw

The draw for this year’s contest takes place in Evesham on August 13th at 7.30pm in the Mayor’s Parlour of Evesham Town Hall. Participating band secretaries are welcome to attend.

Full details of contest arrangements, draw order etc will be forwarded to the competing bands by Kevin following the meeting.

Any further queries regarding the contest arrangements should be directed to him:

Bands should now ensure they contact Kevin Whittaker for all future informationOrganisers

Contact details:

Kevin Whittaker
e-mail: kevinwhittaker@blueyonder.co.uk
Telephone: 07970 816696

See website for further details: www.festivalofbrass.co.uk

        

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