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Following Manger: It's a game of two halves

With the set work performance out of the way, MD Allan Withington looks forward to the next 45 minutes of music making...

Manger
  Manger

The first part of the contest has been completed and the band seem very happy.

Like a football manager though, Allan Withington knows it is all to play for in the second half if Manger is to successfully defend its title...

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