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New MD at Barnton Silver

Brian Lamb has been appointed the new MD at Barnton Silver.

 

4BR has been informed that Brian Lamb has been appointed the new MD at Barnton Silver Band.

Wealth of experience

Press Officer Karen Probert told 4BR: "Brian has a wealth of experience having played with Besses, BT, CWS Manchester and Wingates, and he has also conducted a number of bands in the area. He had been helping us on an informal basis for some time, so we were delighted when he agreed to accept the job on a formal basis."

Brian has a wealth of experience having played with Besses, BT, CWS Manchester and Wingates, and he has also conducted a number of bands in the areaBarnton Band

New and dynamic

Brian added: "The band now has a new, dynamic management team. We have attracted a number of new players, we have some exciting concerts planned and intend to return to contesting in the near future."

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