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Strata continues to build

Strata Brass will continue to build on their sponsorship with their home builders for another two years at least.

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Strata Brass has announced that their long term sponsorship with Strata Homes Limited has been extended for a further two years, taking the sponsorship agreement up to June 2013.

Secretary Paul Wilkinson told 4BR: "This new deal will ensure the financial stability of the band, and means that the company has supported the band for 13 years."


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