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Cross border inspiration for Foden's

Star players from Foden's Band will head across Offa's Dyke later this month to lead a workshop day with in Abergele.

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  Foden's players will lead the workshop in Abergele

North West Area Champion Foden's will head across Offa's Dyke later this month to hold a training day with Beulah Brass in Abergele.

The event on Saturday 28th April will see stars from the band work with delegates in full band and sectional rehearsals, give invaluable one to one tips and advice and undertake a tutor's concert and workshop concert to round the day off.

Open day

The day is open to brass players only with the charge for the day at £10 (adults), £5 (under 16s) and £20 (family rate)

Beulah Band spokesperson Mary Wallace told 4BR: "We are thrilled to once again welcome the Foden's stars to our training day following the success of a previous visit by them a couple of years ago. It promises to be a fantastic event and one that will have huge benefits for everyone that attends."

There is a wonderful tradition of brass banding in North Wales and we hope this great day provides further inspirationMark Wilkinson

Enjoy

In response, Foden's Mark Wilkinson added: "We really enjoy these opportunities to help develop and encourage players of all ages and abilities.

There is a wonderful tradition of brass banding in North Wales and we hope this great day provides further inspiration."

Further days

For further details and to book a place, contact Mary Wallace on 07961 983398 or email: info@beulahbrass.org.uk

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