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Lets all support Men United this weekend...

Brass band fans and supporters are being urged to support a great charity event in the north east this weekend — as its Men United against Prostate Cancer

Men United
  Its Men United against Prostate Cancer this weekend i the north east

The fight against prostate cancer is being led by a band made up of the finest brass band players in the north east and Scotland this weekend.

The special concert supported by Geneva Group takes place on Saturday 13th at Chilton Community Sports & Social Club, Darlington Road, Chilton, DL17 0EY.

It will be led by MD Michael Fowles and will start at 7.30pm.

Finest

A spokesperson told 4BR: "Men United is made up of some of the finest brass players from the North East and Scotland to raise money for the fight against Prostate Cancer.

We are very grateful to Geneva Group for supporting the event — one which we hope will help raise much needed funds.

We urge people to come along — and to sit back and enjoy plenty of wonderful brass band playing."

Tickets are available from the venue, or by calling 01388 720 294.

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