Bands are getting ready for their final preparations ahead of the 99th British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool this weekend.
Tuba player Terry Hardy of Strata Brass Band from Hoyland, South Yorkshire, gets ready for the band's final rehearsal before competing at the 99th British Open Spring Festival in Blackpool this weekend.
Terry has played in the band for 53 years. With him are, Joanne Darwin (horn), left, and Lisa Hardy (baritone).
Copyright Picture: Lorne Campbell / Guzelian
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