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Holme Valley closing date looms

If you want to enter the popular Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble competition, then make sure you get your entries in.

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The popular Holme Valley Slow Melody & Ensemble competition will be taking place on Saturday 21st June with the closing date for entries Thursday 19th.

Looking forward

Organiser Graham Bates told 4BR: “We already have a healthy number of entries, but look forward to seeing as many friends as possible, old and new, on the day”.

Contact

Sandy Smith will be adjudicating all sections and further details can be obtained from Graham on 07999 751988 or blasterbates45@gmail.com.

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