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Grimethorpe offer Prestige promotion

Now you have the chance to meet, learn and listen to Grimethorpe Colliery Band in workshops and concert in Long Melford in Suffolk.

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Prestige Promotions will be presenting Grimethorpe Colliery Band in concert in the beautiful surroundings of the Holy Trinity Church in Long Melford in Suffolk on Saturday 12th April.

Workshop

As well as providing what is sure to be a fantastic evening event, the band will also host a workshop at the church in the afternoon for local band enthusiasts and musicians, starting at 1.00pm.

The cost of the workshop is only £12.00 per person with a hearty tea provided at a cost of £3.00 a head.

Special discounts

If you wish to wish to attend the workshop, have tea and enjoy the concert, there are special exclusive prices of £25 & £30 depending on which price ticket you choose. However, if booking for a party of 10 or more, we are also offering a 25% discount.

The main concert starts at 7.30pm, with regular tickets at £18 and £14. However, the 25% discount is also available for parties of 10 or more just attending the concert.

Fantastic opportunity

Prestige Promotions Marketing Manager Martin Blessett told 4BR: "This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn from the principal players of Grimethorpe Colliery Band. There will also be a Question & Answer session where you can gain more knowledge from these fantastic musicians."

This will be a fantastic opportunity to learn from the principal players of Grimethorpe Colliery BandPrestige Promotions

More information:

For more information please visit: www.prestige-promotions.org or email us at info.prestigeproms@gmail.com

Alternatively, please call the Prestige Promotions Box Office 0800 140 4678.

This offer is exclusive to those contacting us, so please quote the code GLM14 when purchasing.

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