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Civic duties for National Champions

Newly crowned National Champions Brighouse & Rastrick enjoyed a bit of a civic celebration recently.

Brighouse
 

Brighouse & Rastrick Band has been honoured at a Civic Reception in Halifax Town Hall.

Following their recent victory at the National Championships at the Royal Albert Hal in London, the band was honoured with the reception hosted by Deputy Mayor, Cllr. Keith Watson

Display

The massive silver trophy was proudly on display whilst band members and officials toasted their success with local dignitaries and supporters.

Working hard

Band President, Paul Beaumont told 4BR: "The band and conductor have been working tremendously hard for this moment. Since the arrival of Professor King the standard of playing has improved both on the contest and concert platform, and we look forward to achieving further success."

We are proud to represent the Borough of Calderdale when performing at events both in the UK and abroadBand President, Paul Beaumont

Proud

He added: "We are proud to represent the Borough of Calderdale when performing at events both in the UK and abroad, and would like to thank Cllr. Keith Watson and his staff for taking the time and trouble to host the reception."

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