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Whiston draw made to complete entertainment attractions

The draw has been made for the forthcoming Whiston Festival of Brass contest — with plenty of family entertainment on the bill...

Whiston
 

The draw has been made for the forthcoming Whiston Festival of Brass contest which will take place in the picturesque Yorkshire village of Whiston near Rotherham, with its village green, thatched memorial barn, and trio of traditional public houses on Saturday 4th July.

Programmes

Bands will march through the village to the contest venue where they will perform their 25 minute programmes on the purpose built outdoor stage to a seated audience.

In addition to a fantastic music making the village will also host a multitude of family attractions including children's rides, fun fair, craft and village style fate stalls, hog roasts, ice cream vans, BBQ's and food, drink, tombola's, raffles, competitions and lots more!

Fabulous day

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Picture the scene: A fabulous day of musical entertainment and family socialising at the height of the English summer, culminating in the evening with a 'Brass for All' concert featuring Hatfield Brass. We look forward to welcoming everyone to a truly exciting day for all the family!"

Whiston is located in South Yorkshire just off M1 Junction 33

Visit: www.whistonfestivalofbrass.com

Picture the scene: A fabulous day of musical entertainment and family socialising at the height of the English summerEvent spokesperson

Draw:

1. Dronfield (Genquip) (Simon Kerwin)
2. Chapeltown Silver Prize (Andrew Dennis)
3. Denton Brass (Matthew Bailey)
4. Shirland Miners Welfare (Lynden Cooper)
5. Loxley Silver (Lee Dunkley)
6. Maltby Miners Welfare (Terry Clifford)
7. Altofts & Normanton (Ian Hartsorne)
8. Thurlstone Brass (Graham Bates)
9. Strata (Derek Renshaw)
10. Frickley South Elmsall (Wayne Bostwick)

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