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Welsh League series open for bands

The West Wales BBA Welsh League series contest is now open for entries — from both sides of the border.

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  The Welsh League series contest in West Wales is now open for entries...

Thursday, 15 August 2019

        

The West Wales Brass Band Association has announced that its Festival of Brass Contest which forms part of the annual Welsh League series is now open for entries for bands across both sides of Offa's Dyke.

The event will be held on October 5th at Ysgol Maes Y Gwendraeth, Cefneithin (SA14 7DT)

For further information or an entry pack please contact contest Controller Dafydd Lewis on 07988332545 or dafyddrhyslewis13@gmail.com

        

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