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Cory Academy sets new date

The Cory Band Academy weekend has now been moved to a new date.

Cory Academy
 

Due to a clash of dates the Cory Band Academy weekend will now take place on the weekend of the 10th and 11th May.

Options

A spokesperson told 4BR: "We would like to apologise for any inconvenience caused and have advised that anyone already booked on to the weekend has been sent a personal email with full details providing the options available."

The new details for the weekend are:


a) Saturday 10th May will be an all day event from 10.00am – 4.00pm for intermediate/advanced players with a minimum playing standard of Grade 3 or equivalent.

At the end of the day there will be a short concert for friends and family to come along for the young people to show off their hard work.

b) Sunday 11th May will run from 10.30am – 3.00pm for beginner players or players below Grade 3 standard. At the end of the day there will be a short concert for friends and family to come along for the young people to show off their hard work.

Place

Both days will be held at Porth County Community School, Cemetery Road. Porth. CF39 0BS.

For non Academy members the cost to attend either day is just £10 and places are limited so please book now to avoid disappointment.

Both days will be held at Porth County Community School, Cemetery Road. Porth. CF39 0BSCory Academy.

Book your place

Book your place by visiting http://coryacademy.eventbrite.co.uk

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