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Durham Miners wanted

Any former Durham Miners are needed for Michael Fryer's 'Bandstand' radio programme. Dust off the donkey jackets then lads...

 

Monday, 21 January 2008

        

Michael and Val Fryer, presenters of BANDSTAND, the weekly brass and military band music programme, on Bishop FM are wanting reminiscences, memories and music for a special edition devoted to the Durham Miners' Gala.

Anyone who would like to help please contact Michael or Val on 07917 694 588 or e-mail: michael_fryer@hotmail.com.

Bandstand is broadcast over the Internet each Sunday 6 — 7pm
contact during the show is 01388 451 496 or e-mail: studio@bishopfm.com.

        

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