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Closing date looms for SWBBA 70th anniversary contest

The closing date is fast approaching for the 70th anniversary South West Brass Band Association contest in Torquay — with special guests for the anniversary in Stan Lippeatt and Steve Sykes.

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  Star tuba player, conductor and adjudicator Steve Sykes will be a special guest at the anniversary dinner on Sunday 6th November.

The closing date for entries for the forthcoming South West Brass Band Association contest to be held at the Riviera Centre in Torquay on 5th November is fast approaching.

Contact

Bands who wish to take part in the 70th anniversary event should download details at: www.southwestbrassbandassociation.co.uk
or contact Secretary, Brian Elliott at brian@swbba.fesnet.co.uk

The following day, a special Anniversary Luncheon is being held at the Redcliff Hotel, Paignton where there is sure to be plenty of great fun and banter from special guests Stan Lippeatt and Steve Sykes4BR

Anniversary luncheon

The following day (Sunday 6th November), a special Anniversary Luncheon is being held at the Redcliff Hotel, Marine Drive, Paignton, at 1.00pm, where there is sure to be plenty of great fun and banter from special guests Stan Lippeatt and Steve Sykes.

Tickets at £16 per person are available from the Secretary.

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