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Stars set to help charity cause

Star brass band players are set to help a great charity that aims to give socially isolated or marginalised youngsters a chance to shine.

Richard Poole
 

Many star players from the banding movement are coming together to help raise funds for the CreateBoltones Charity later this month.

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An 'All Star Brass Band' will be conducted by Neil Samuel and will feature soloists Iain Culross, Richard Poole (above), Sarah Lenton and Brett Baker alongside the CreateBoltones musical group directed by Anna Hughes-Williams and Toby Hobson.

CreateBoltones work with people who may become socially isolated or marginalised by their social circumstance, disability, illness, age and financial situation4BR

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CreateBoltones work with people who may become socially isolated or marginalised by their social circumstance, disability, illness, age and financial situation, and endeavour to create positive relationships that make a difference by offering teenagers and young adults the opportunity to make music and participate in community activities.

The event takes place on Saturday 26th September in Bolton at Claremont House,
George Rd Entrance, Bolton. BL1 2BY
Time: 7.00pm
Tickets: Tel: 07981550374

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