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Guarantee your future with Band Supplies at Blackpool

Brilliant deals on new and second hand instruments, huge savings on products, expert advice and guidance — and even insurance needs met. Not even the Golden Mile fun fair has more goodies on offer than Band Supplies this weekend in Blackpool.

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  Band Supplies will be in Blackpool with brilliant deals to go with an insured peace of mind.

Band Supplies is heading to Blackpool this weekend with a trade stand packed with more prize goodies than can found at the Golden Mile fun fair.

Not only will you have the chance to pick up some brilliant instrument deals on new and used stock, but if you fancy something a little bit different you can get your hands on a couple of Brighouse & Rastrick Geneva cornets.

1 year free insurance policy

Band Supplies now offers a one year free insurance policy with Brass Band Insurance Services with every new instrument purchased — a great extra peace of mind.

All BBIS policies offer much wider cover than the traditional home insurance and all policies are issued on behalf of Aviva Insurance, guaranteeing maximum security.

Band Supplies now offers a one year free insurance policy with Brass Band Insurance Services with every new instrument purchased — a great extra peace of mindBand Supplies

Best Blackpool prize

So why not make your trip to the Spring Festival this year even more memorable — and make sure you return home with the best Blackpool prize money can buy — and with insurance peace of mind for the future not even Mystic Meg can better.

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