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Mott departs from Raunds

Jonathon Mott and Raunds Temperance have parted compnay.

Raunds
 

Raunds Temperance Band has announced that they have parted company with Musical Director Jonathan Mott by mutual agreement.

Jonathan stepped into the breach when the band was going through a difficult time.

Thanks

A spokesperson told 4BR: “Everyone at Raunds would like to pass on their heartfelt thanks to Jonathan for all his hard work, effort and commitment that he put into the band over the last 2 years and wish him well with any future endeavours he may venture in to.”

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