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All diversions lead to Brighouse

If you want to hear the West Riding Band in action on the Area set-work then head to Brighouse this evening.

Brighouse
  Brighouse & Rastrick will showcase their Area preparation this evening

Brighouse & Rastrick Band will open the doors to showcase their Yorkshire Regional Championship preparations with a special open rehearsal on Wednesday 20th March (7.30pm for a prompt 8.00pm start).

Led by Prof David King they will showcase 'Diversions' by Derek Bourgeois.

Doors open: 7.30pm
73 Finkil Street
Brighouse
HD6 2NY

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