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Tongwynlais stands with the Giants

Tongwynlais to open up on Grand Shield led by their giant of a conductor...

Tongwynlais celebrate winning Scottish Open
 

Scottish Open champions Tongwynlais Temperance will be holding an open rehearsal on Thursday 10th May ahead of their Grand Shield assault in Blackpool next weekend.

Giant lead

Under professional conductor Philip Harper, the band will perform and rehearse 'On the Shoulders of Giants'.

The event takes place at All Saints Church, Gabalfa Road, Llandaff North, Cardiff, CF14 2JH.

Entry is free of charge and it all starts at 8.00pm.

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