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Hardraw Scar entry forms now on line

If you want enter the famous Hardraw Scar Contest then make sure you go online to do it...

 

Entry forms and revised rules for the Hardraw Scar Contest in September will be made available for downloading from the Yorkshire & Humberside Brass Band Association web site from Saturday 29th January.

If copies are required by post, requests should be made in advance of this date to: Colin Wormald on 01937 586734 following which copies will be posted on Friday 28th January.

Quick response

As entries must be limited to 14 bands a quick response is advised.

The 2010 contest was filmed by ITV and programmes featuring the event are due to be broadcast from March onwards.

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