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Still time for entries at ODBBA Contest

There is still just enough time to get entries in for the Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.

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Organisers have informed 4BR that there is already a strong line-up of competitors for the own-choice Oxfordshire & District Brass Band Association Winter Contest.

However, there is still time to get your entries in, in all sections. The contest will be held at Marlborough School, Shipton Road, Woodstock, Oxford (OX20 1LP).

This year, the Fourth, Second and Championship Section bands will compete on Saturday 22nd February, with the remaining sections on Sunday 23rd February.

Entries are still open until January 25th. The adjudicator for all sections is Paul Norley.

More details and entry form at: http://www.odbba.org/


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