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Home Valley contest returns again

The popular Holme Valley contest will take place in April — so make sure you sign up for the action.

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  The Holme Valley contest is a popular event on the banding calendar

Thursday, 17 January 2019

        

4BR has been informed that the popular Holme Valley contest will take place on Sunday 28th April at Holmfirth Civic Hall.

There will be four sections of competition, with the closing date for entries being Monday 25th March. The draw will take place on March 28th.

Sections:

Championship/First Section: Own Choice test piece and 3 verses from Red Hymn book
Second/Third Section: Own Choice test piece and 3 verses from Red Hymn book
Fourth and Unregistered Section: Own Choice test piece and 3 verses from Red Hymn book
Youth Section: 15 minute own chocie programme

For further details please contact Mel Armstrong on 07831 476818

        

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