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Normans are at the British Open this weekend with some brilliant 50th birthday deals

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Normans Musical Instruments will be attending the British Open this weekend — withy some brilliant deals for you to enjoy.

It’s Normans 50th Birthday on the 17th September and the company has plenty to celebrate — as you can see at:

http://normansblog.wordpress.com/2009/09/10/50-years-normans-musical-instruments-timeline/

It’s Normans 50th Birthday on the 17th September and the company has plenty to celebrateNormans Musical Instruments

Fantastic deals

Also, keep an eye on the Normans site for some fantastic 50% deals to celebrate the birthday too!

Voucher

As part of the current Besson Voucher Scheme we have these great offers – until the 17th October 2009

Find out more at:
http://www.normans.co.uk/t-besson_offers.aspx

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