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National Youth Band of Great Britain Easter course cancelled

The Easter Course of the National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain has been cancelled.

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  The National Youth Brass Band of Great Britain Easter Course has been cancelled

The 2020 National Youth Brass Band Easter Course has been cancelled.

4BR has been informed that the decision was taken after monitoring the progress of the Coronavirus (COVID19) over recent weeks and following the Government's most recent statements and advice.

Advice

4BR was informed that the NYBBGB Board of Trustees monitored updated advice from Public Health England and extended measures announced by the Government yesterday (16/03/20).

The course was due to take place from the 4th to 11th April. All band members and staff were informed earlier today.

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Further enquiries:

Any further enquiries should be directed to about Alun F Williams (Interim Administrator) at: administrator@nybbgb.com

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