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Four players blow for 110 years!!!

Abergavenny Band has four very experienced players in the ranks.

Abergavenny
 

Abergavenny Borough Band celebrated its Annual Dinner and awards ceremony last weekend, with four players celebrating 110 years of long service.

Long service

Most notable 'Long Service Award' went to cornet player Diane Mogford for her 40 years of service, whilst Karen Harris, received her 30 years service award.

Meanwhile, Lea and Jeff Jones received 20 years service each. The tally adds to the existing longevity of 190 years already totalled by other members of the band.

The tally adds to the existing longevity of 190 years already totalled by other members of the band4BR

Awards

The 'Band Person of the Year Award' went to Chairman and tuba player Andrew Richards, whilst the 'Player of the Year Award' was won by 15 year old Christian Dulay.

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