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Festive shut down for Brass Bands England

The doors may be closed for Christmas but you can still leave a message for when BBE gets back!

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Wednesday, 18 December 2013

        

4BR has been informed that the offices of Brass Bands England will be closed for the Christmas Holidays from 1.00pm on Friday 20th December and will reopen at9.00am on Monday January 6th.

Enquiries

During this period enquiries can be sent to the following emails:

carole.salter@brassbandsengland.co.uk

natoffice@brassbandsengland.co.uk

Voice messages can be left on: 01226 771015

Emails and voice mails will continue to be monitored during this seasonal shut down.

Brass Bands England wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New YearBBE

Merry Christmas

A spokesperson added: "Brass Bands England wishes everybody a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year."

        

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