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Entries open for cathedral entertainment

Entries are now being sought for the popular Ripon Entertainment Contest in June.

Ripon Cathedral
  The contest takes place at the wonderful Ripon Cathedral

Friday, 19 January 2018

        

Entries are now being sought for the 2018 Ripon Entertainment Contest

The popular event is held amid the splendor of the magnificent Grade 1 listed Ripon Cathedral, which was founded as far back as 660 and is famous for its Gothic architecture.

The contest on Saturday 2nd June and is open to Third, Fourth, Unregistered and Youth Bands4BR

Entrants

The contest on Saturday 2nd June and is open to Third, Fourth, Unregistered and Youth Bands.

Entry forms and rules can be found at: www.riponcityband.co.uk or bands can contact the contest organiser directly at: paulette.morton@hotmail.co.uk

The closing date for entries is Saturday 24th February.

        

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