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Buckley recovering after accident

C Brian Buckley is back home making excellent progress after being involved in a car accident on his way home to Wales.

Brian Buckley
 

Friday, 09 November 2012

        

The well known adjudicator and Secretary of the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators, C. Brian Buckley is currently recuperating at home in Sketty near Swansea after being involved in a car accident.

Incident

The incident occurred close to the Severn Crossing toll booths on the evening of 30th October after which Brian was taken to the Royal Glamorgan Hospital in Llantrisant where he was treated for a slight stroke.

Excellent progress

After the superb care provided by hospital staff he was discharged last Friday evening and is now back home making excellent progress.

        

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