Brilliant Belgium

4BR looks back at the recent British Open Solo & Quartet Championships which took place in Dukinfield on the weekend.

Wednesday, 04 November 2009

The brilliant Belgians headed the prize lists at the recent British Open Solo & Quartet Championships in Dukinfield on the weekend.

Winners

Jef Vermerien and Lode Violet took the honours in the Senior and Intermediate Sections, whilst British pride was saved by Gemma Riley who won the Junior Slow Melody title and Hammonds Saltaire who captured the Quartet Championship.

Retrospectives

Full retrospectives can be found at:

Postcard from Dukinfield:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2009/1067d.asp

Senior Solo Championship:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2009/1067c.asp

Senior Quartet Championship:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2009/1067b.asp

Intermediate Solo Championship:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2009/1067a.asp

Junior Solo Championship:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2009/1067.asp

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