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David Thornton has been won!!!!

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Friday, 27 January 2012

        

John Packer Ltd has announced that the winner of the Butlins 'Win David Thornton' competition in association with Sterling Musical Instruments is Paul Clough from the Dobcross Silver Band.

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Paul has asked for David to perform with the band at one of its concerts at the world famous Dobcross Band Club, the date of which will be published on 4BR.

Paul has asked for David to perform with the band at one of its concerts at the world famous Dobcross Band ClubJohn Packer Musical Instruments

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Dobcross were one of 65 bands that entered the competition to try and win the services of the Sterling Euphonium artist and solo euphonium of the Brighouse & Rastrick Band.

        

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