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Funding network meeting in Wetherby

Brass Bands England will be leading a funding network meeting in Wetherby later this month — and its open to all.

rachel veitch straw
 

The Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association has organised a Funding Network meeting.

Time and place

The event will be led by Rachel Veitch-Straw (above), Liaison Officer of Brass Bands England and will take place on Saturday, 22nd February commencing 2.00pm at Walton Village Hall, School Lane, Walton, Nr Wetherby, LS23 7DW.

Open to all

The meeting is open to all interested bands who are invited to hear about the latest local and national funding sources, how you can get help, and how other bands are raising funds.

The meeting is open to all interested bands who are invited to hear about the latest local and national funding sources, how you can get help, and how other bands are raising funds4BR

Contact

Refreshments will be provided, so if you want to try and get your hands on much needed cash, then please contact Marie Williams, Secretary, YHBBA on email: stellamwilliams@aol.com

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