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Music at the Palace for Bletchington

A busy weekend of festive music making ends up with a Christmas appearance at the Palace for Bletchington.

Bletchington
 

Wednesday, 11 December 2013

        

Bletchington Silver Band recently enjoyed a busy weekend playing carols all over their local area, as well as performing at their annual Christmas Concert before finishing with Christmas carols in the Long Library at the iconic Blenheim Palace in Oxfordshire.

Victorian Christmas

Kerry Wells told 4BR: "The palace, which was decorated in the style of a Victorian Christmas, hosted local school choirs as well as the band.

With Christmas trees on sale outside, giant Christmas cards on display and Christmas trees twinkling inside, it was a very musical and festive weekend!"

The palace, which was decorated in the style of a Victorian Christmas, hosted local school choirs as well as the bandKerry Wells

Third time

Kerry added: "It was the third time that Bletchington Silver Band had played at this beautiful venue and a great time was had by all."

        

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