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Closing date for Truro Contest

If you are planning to enter the Truro Contest then you need to get your entry in fast.

 

If you are planning to enter the Cornwall Brass Band Association’s contest on Saturday 5th April, in Truro, you should get your entry in to the Secretary, Fran Calver without delay.

If you have not contested for a while, ease yourselves back on to the scene without the stress of a big event. No pressure, just a good day out. We look forward to seeing you allFran Calver

Closing date

The closing date for the event is Saturday 9th February, and no entries can be accepted after that date.

So why not give your Area testpiece another airing, or try out some of your summer programme music in our Entertainment Section?

Good day out

Fran told 4BR: "If you have not contested for a while, ease yourselves back on to the scene without the stress of a big event. No pressure, just a good day out. We look forward to seeing you all."

For further information and an entry form please contact Fran Calver on 01208 851235 or email frances.calver@tiscali.co.uk

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