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Taylor made delight at end of Fairey drought

4BR talks to Fairey (Geneva) stalwart Brian Taylor following the band's English National victory that ends a seven year major drought.

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4BR talks exclusively to Brian Taylor, the stalwart cornet player of the Fairey (Geneva) Band after the announcement of the results at the recent English National Championships in Preston.

After 37 years with the band, Brian talks about his delight at seeing Fairey return to major contest winning ways and his pleasure at being able to use his experience to help the emerging young players in the band.

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