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Advert: Band Supplies hit Mach-1!

Exciting partnership set to gain bands funding access.

Band Supplies
 

Band Supplies Ltd has announced that they have teamed up with Mach-1, a company that specialises in securing funds from external trusts and sources for the benefit of local bands and schools.

MACH-1

Mach-1 is one of the countries leading specialists in the sector, with an emphasis placed upon securing funds that support education and music provision in local communities and schools.

Lasting benefits

Band Supplies Director Ronnie Tennant told 4BR that he hopes the exciting partnership will have lasting benefits for bands all over the country: "One of the great problems faced by community bands and local schools is in gaining access to funding streams.

We have teamed up with Mach-1 to try and make sure they do not lose out at a time when every penny counts."

Norma is just the right person bands and schools need to contact. Her expertise will be invaluableRonnie Tennant

Working closely

Mach-1’s Norma McCrone will be working closely with Band Supplies to ensure that bands know just what is needed to try and ensure success in the application processes involved.

As Ronnie Tennant added: "Norma is just the right person bands and schools need to contact. Her expertise will be invaluable and we will be offering as much support and advice to assist her as possible."

Scottish debut

Norma will be making her own debut appearance at the forthcoming Scottish National Championships in Perth on the 26th & 27th February, where you can take the opportunity to chat about how she can help your band or school in getting that all important money.

Get in touch

So if your band or school is interested then why not contact Norma McCrone on 0777 1565258 or at norma.mccrone@gmail.com

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