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Funeral of Brian Eggleshaw

Details of the funeral of the respected player, band and contest administrator Brian Eggleshaw have been released.

Eggleshaw
  The funeral details for Brian Eggleshaw have been released

4BR has been informed that the funeral of Brian Eggleshaw, the hugely respected player, band and contest administrator will take place on Friday 4th April.

Time and place

It will take place at Alford Crematorium at 2.00pm.
Alford Crematorium
Miles Cross Hill
Alford
Lincolnshire
LN13 9LH

Directions:

Approaching Alford from Ulceby Cross roundabout, on the left hand side of the A1104, approximately 50m after entering the 30mph speed limit for Alford.

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