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2026 Region: West of England - Championship Section

Date:
Sunday, March 15, 2026

Venue:
Riviera International Conference Centre, Torquay

Test piece:
Elgar Variations, Martin Ellerby

Adjudicator(s):
Christopher Bond; Alan Morrison

Pos Band Conductor Dr Pts
1 Flowers Paul Holland 11-
2 Aldbourne Glyn Williams 2-
3 Verwood Concert Brass Kevin Smith 1-
4 Woodfalls Russell Gray 12-
5 Michelmersh Silver Kevin Smith 9-
6 Camborne Town Gareth Churcher 6-
7 St Dennis Darren Hawken 3-
8 A W Parker (Drybrook) Josh Ruck 10-
9 Lydbrook Major David Barringer 8-
10 Filton Concert Brass Michael Fowles 5-
11 City of Bristol Craig Roberts 4-
12 Chalford Steve Tubb 7-

Qualifiers: Flowers; Aldbourne; Verwood Concert Brass

Original contest report: Click here 



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Gary Davies


Conductor, Band Trainer, Adjudicator


               

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