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Poulton to showcase Essay prep

Pouton le Fylde Band will be holding an open rehearsal on Essay ahead of Blackpool.

Poulton
 

The Poulton le Fylde Band will be holding an open rehearsal on Friday evening (26th February) as they out some last minute touches to their First Section North West Regional Championship preparations.

Essay

The rehearsal starts promptly at 8.00pm on Edward Gregson's 'Essay' at Blackpool Salvation Army Citadel, Raikes Parade (FY1 4EL)

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