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4BR at the Areas

It all starts in Perth and Blackpool this weekend — so don't miss the Area action on 4BR

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The first qualifying contests of the 2011 National Championships of Great Britain start this weekend in Scotland and the North West – and 4BR will be there to report on all the action.

Scotland and Blackpool

4BR Editor Iwan Fox is making the trip to Perth to find out how the 49 bands in Scotland battle it out for their places at London and Cheltenham, whilst correspondent Malcolm Wood and his team will be in Blackpool to report on the thrills and spills in the North West where a mammoth entry of 73 bands lock horns.

Twitter

There will be regular updates on the 4BR site of the results as they are announced, whilst you can follow our thoughts on the 4BR Twitter link at: http://twitter.com/4barsrest with hash tag #regs2011

There will be regular updates on the 4BR site of the results as they are announced, whilst you can follow our thoughts on the 4BR Twitter4BR

Mobile phone results

You can get the results of all the Area Championship Sections sent to your mobile phone too.

Just go to: http://www.4barsrest.com/news/detail.asp?id=12999

News, retros and pics

News reports, retrospectives and pictures will be up on the site in the days following both events – and then its off to Bradford!

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wELSH aREA

Results: 2025 Welsh Regional Championships

March 15 • Tredegar leads the way as Welsh Champion with section wins for Parc & Dare, Deiniolen Silver, City of Wrexham and Holywell in Swansea


Stevenage

Results: 2025 London & Southern Counties Area Championships

March 15 • East London Brass claims the Championship honours in Stevenage with Kidlington Concert Brass, Jersey Premier, Betteshanger and Cobham taking the section titles.


cIVIC cENTRE

Result: 2025 Midlands Second Section Area Championship

March 15 • Carlton Brass claims the Second Section honours in Bedworth


Derek rENSHAW

Renshaw adds experience to MD role at Hade Edge

March 15 • Three time National winner Derek Renshaw brings his experience to the role of MD at Hade Edge Band.


Contest: London & Southern Counties Regional Championships

Sunday 16 March • Arts & Leisure Centre, Lytton Way, Stevenage SG1 1LZ


Contest: Welsh Regional Championships

Sunday 16 March • Brangwyn Hall, Guildhall Rd S, Swansea SA1 4PE


Regent Hall Concerts - The Regent Hall Band of the Salvation Army

Sunday 16 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - The Band of the RAF Regiment

Friday 21 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Berkeley Brass

Friday 21 March • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Enderby Band

March 16 • Musical Director required. . Enderby Band are a championship section band based in the village of Enderby in Leicestershire. . . Rehearsals are Tuesday and Friday evenings 8pm until 10pm. . . Resident or professional sought depending on experience.


Enderby Band

March 16 • Bass trombone and Bb Bass required.. . Enderby Band are a championship section band based in the village of Enderby in Leicestershire.. . Rehearsals are Tuesday and Friday evenings 8pm to 10pm at the Enderby Village Institute.


Port Sunlight Lyceum Brass

March 15 • Merseyside/Wirral based. We are a friendly 4th section band with regular jobs and socials throughout the year! Looking for a Principal Cornet, Cornets(position negotiable), Flugal and Trombone. All Players welcome! Instruments available to use!


Chris King

MBA, BMus(Hons), LRSM, AoBBA
Conductor, Arranger, Adjudicator, Compere, Band Trainer


               

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