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North of England judges announced

The panel of judges who will make the all important National Final qualification decisions in Durham has been announced.

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  The Durham Championships take place in Durham on the weekend of the 14th/15th March

Thursday, 23 January 2020

        

The panel of adjudicators who will make the all important decisions at the forthcoming North of England Regional Championships in Durham on the weekend of 14th and 15th March have been announced.

Regional Secretary, Tony Griffiths told 4BR: "All our qualifying bands performed well in 2019 culminating in Tewit Silver Band being crowned National Fourth Section Champion.

We offer a warm welcome to all our guests, especially Alan Bourne who is making his first visit to the North of England event."

Championship Section: Sheona Wade and David Hirst
First Section: Sandy Smith and Sam Fisher
Second Section: Sandy Smith and Sheona Wade
Third Section: Sam Fisher and Sarah Groarke Booth
Fourth Section: Sarah Groarke Booth and Alan Bourne

        

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