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Oldroyd

Kennedy signing adds to Oldroyd Opus

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We are going on a bear hunt

Leyland to go on a bear hunt...

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Tynan

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The Hepworth Band - Christmas Brass & Voices

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Petworth Town Band - Petworth Town Band Christmas Event

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Petworth Town Band - PetworthTown Band Christmas Concert

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Banks Brass Band

December 16 • Merry Christmas from Banks Brass Band, a friendly non-contesting Band near Southport. We are looking for experienced players to strengthen our euphonium, trombone and bass rows. Rehearsals: Mondays 8.00-9.30 in the Hub@Banks community centre, PR4 8BL.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Solo Cornet player.


Cambrian Brass

December 15 • We are a hard-working, positive and welcoming brass band, proudly inclusive and open to players of all experience levels. As we prepare for the forthcoming Regional Championships, we currently have a vacancy for a Flugelhorn player.


Jason M Smith


Band Trainer (Contest Preparation), Conductor


               

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