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Chance to be the best in Yorkshire...

If you want to be crowned the 'Best in Yorkshire' then now's your chance...

Coat of ARMS
 

If you want to gain the bragging rights to being the ‘Best in Yorkshire’ then now’s your chance by entering the Yorkshire Solo Championships run jointly by Clifton & Lightcliffe Band and the Brighouse Lions.

Time and place

The event takes place on Saturday 25th October at Bailiff Bridge Community Centre, Victoria Road, Bailiff Bridge, Brighouse from 10.00am onwards.

Classes include: Slow Melody, Air Varie, Duets and Ensembles for Under 11, Under 14, Under 17, Open and Veterans.

#pq#Contact:

For more details and entry forms contact Jane Clay on: 01422 201875
Email: john366clay@btinternet.com
or contact: David Horsfield at Kirklees Music 01484 722855

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