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Focus on Cheltenham for National title weekend

There are four National titles up for grabs in Cheltenham this weekend — so why not join 4BR and enjoy the action.

Cheltenham 2017
  There are four National titles at stake this weekend at Cheltenham

The contest focus is firmly on Cheltenham this weekend as 74 representatives from the eight contesting regions of the country make their away to the famous racecourse to compete at the 2017 National Finals.

Four titles

There will be plenty of great music making on show as the four Section National titles are decided with 4BR to cover the action as it unfolds.

Join us for our opinions and views with our live coverage — starting on Saturday morning with the Second Section, followed later in the day by the Fourth Section. On Sunday it's the Third and First Sections.

Previews and predictions:

First Section:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2017/1674.asp

Second Section:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2017/1674a.asp

Third Section:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2017/1674b.asp

Fourth Section:
http://www.4barsrest.com/articles/2017/1674c.asp

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