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Fairey trio celebrate English victory

4BR talks exclusively to three happy Fairey (Geneva) players after their long overdue major victory at Preston on the weekend.

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4BR talks exclusivelt to Martin Gernon, Les Webb and Ian Howarth of the Fairey (Geneva) Band following their long overdue success at the English National Championship in Preston on the weekend.

Chairman Martin Gernon talks of his delight and the futuere prospects for the band, 'Best Soloist' Les Webb tells 4BR just how hard the trombone part in 'Eden' was, and Ian Howarth explains that the victory was all down to hard work and belief in the Fairey name.

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