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Dewsbury Contest open for entries

The popular Dewsbury Contest is looking for entries — so why not book it into your contesting calendar.

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  The Dewsbury Contest is open for entries

Saturday, 04 May 2019

        

Entries are now being sort for the popular YHBBA Dewsbury Contest which takes place on Sunday 3rd November at Dewsbury's famous Town Hall.

The own-choice contest will feature nationally graded events in each section (pus unregistered section) with the winning bands taking away a £200 top prize.

To help bands, borrowed players are permitted with the closing date for entries Wednesday 31st July.

Find out more

Bands wishing to find out more information or enter need to contact the contest administrator Adam Whittle on:

25 Hallfieldgate Lane
Shirland, Alfreton
Derbyshire
DE55 6AA

Tel: 07814566442
Email: adamwhittle98@gmail.com

        

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