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St Helens change

The St Helens March & Hymn Contest is changing its date

 

Monday, 14 December 2009

        

The popular St. Helens March & Hymn Contest, normally held in June each year has been, due to Council commitments, moved to Saturday the 18th September next year.

The prize money now on offer is a very impressive £5,700 for the 5 senior sections and 1 youth section that will take pace.

More information

For more infoprmation and entry details please contact Derek Atkinson on 01744755463 or Email datkinson486@btinternet.com

        

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