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Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge) Solo & Quartet Contest

Last call for entries. Get them in and start polishing those solos and quartets up!

Friendly
 

Tghe Friendly Band (Sowerby Bridge)Slow Melody and Quartet Contest takes place on Sunday 17th May at The Bandroom, Water Hill Lane, Sowerby Bridge.

Lots to enjoy

Adjudicator, Derek Broadbent will have a lot to listen too and enjoy with the competitions starting at 10.00am with the 11 years and under section.

Full catering facilities, from full English breakfasts through to Sunday roast lunches will be available all day.

Adjudicator, Derek Broadbent will have a lot to listen too and enjoy with the competitions starting at 10.00am with the 11 years and under section4BR

Applications

Application forms from: Paul Fielden, 3 Grosvenor Place, Luddenden Lane, Luddenden Foot, Halifax HX2 6NL — 01422 310280 or 91422 883587

email: paul.fielden@btconnect.com

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