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Win a Zoom Q4 Handy Video Recorder

If you want to get your hands on a fantastic Zoom Q4 Handy Video Recorder — then all you have to do is send in a pic...

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4BR's friends at Normans Musical Instruments is offering a great chance to win a fantastic Zoom Q4 Handy Video Recorder

Send in a pic

All you have to do is send Normans a picture of you playing your instrument in an unusual place and you could be in line to win a state of the art bit of kit.

How to enter:

1. Visit the Normans Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/normansmusicalinstruments?ref=bookmarks
2. Like!
3. Share with your friends

Closing date

Competition ends on Sunday 1st February: The funniest and most bizarre picture will win!

Winner will be chosen by the Normans E-Commerce Team and announced on Monday 2nd February — so good luck!

All you have to do is send Normans a picture of you playing your instrument in an unusual place and you could be in line to win a state of the art bit of kit4BR

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