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Legendary memorabilia set to boost Boobs & Brass charity

The Brass Band of Battle Creek bomber jacket belonging to the legendary Peter Roberts has been donated by the sop star to raise funds for Breast Cancer.

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  The Brass Band of Battle Creek jacket belonging to sop legend Peter Roberts is up for auction

The great Boobs & Brass Band have managed to get their hands on a fantastic piece of brass band memorabilia as they look to try and break the £200,000 fund raising mark for Breast Cancer charity by the end of the year.

Legend

The legendary soprano player Peter Roberts has generously donated his Brass Band of Battle Creek bomber jacket which he was presented with to wear when he made trips to play for the all-star American band between 1999 and 2007.

Bids

Now you can be the proud owner of it by making a bid by 10.00pm on 25th November.

Contact

All you have to do is contact margaretbetts@btinternet.com and the successful bid will be able to wear it with pride — although it will not quite be able to make you play as brilliantly as 'Piccolo Pete' himself.

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