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Open makes call for Trophy returns

The organisers of the British Open Solo & Quartet Championships would like their trophies back if possible!

2009 winners
 

The organisers of the British Open Solo & Quartet Championships have made a request for the trophies from the competition to be returned.

If you are the holder, or know who currently holds possession of the following trophies, are asked to get in touch with Frank Hodges as soon as possible.

Contact:

Frank Hodges
39, Broxton Avenue
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 8NP

Telephone: 01942 212418
Mobile: 07930 562 768

E-mail: frankhodges@btinternet.com

www.thebritishopen.net

Senior Solos:
The Harry Mortimer Trophy
The Association of Band Traders Trophy
The Bill Gaskell Shield

Intermediate Solos:
The David Brunsden Trophy
The James Shepherd Trophy
The William Halliwell Trophy

Senior Quartet:
The Wigan Metro Trophy
The Eric Ball Trophy

Junior Solos:
The NWCBBA Trophy
The Joseph Pool Trophy
The British Open Trophy

Junior Quartet:
The Lancashire Contests Cup
The Gordon Higginbottom Trophy
The William Haydock Trophy

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