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Speedy recovery for Draper

Bestwood MD Brian Draper is making a speedy recovery from a recent angina attack.

Draper
 

Bestwood Black Diamonds, based in Bestwood village near Nottingham is looking forward to welcoming their MD, Brian Draper back to the helm after his recent illness.

Speedy recovery

Brian is making a speedy recovery from an angina attack suffered last week and is currently resting at home with his feet up waiting impatiently to get back to band.

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