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Helston hit the web

Helston Town Band has relaunched itself on the internet.

Helston
 

Helston Town Band has launched their new website.

The website address remains helstontownband.co.uk as it was before, but has a completely new look and added feature.

Origial site

The original site was launched in 2004 and since that time has received over 70,000 visits, with people as far away as New Zealand taking an active interest in the activities and progress of the band.

The new website will keep many of the original features, including regular news updates, listings of where the band can be seen performingHelston Band

New site

A spokesperson told 4BR: "The new website will keep many of the original features, including regular news updates, listings of where the band can be seen performing, information about both the Training and Beginners bands, and a guestbook where we welcome thoughts and comments."

The band is grateful for all the support it receives from the people of Helston and surrounding areas, and is keen to keep everyone up to date with their activities and news.

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