The popular "Picnic in the Park" entertainment contest took place on July 20th in Durham. The event was organised by the Durham County Brass Band Association.
The top prize of £200 in the B Section for C&D Graded bands went to Ferryhill Band ahead of Craghead Colliery and Aycliffe & Brancepeth.
Meanwhile in the A Section the top prize of £200 was won by Felling Band ahead of Murton Colliery and Billingham Silver.
Results
Class B: C&D Bands
1. Ferryhill Band — 176pts
2. Craghead Colliery Band — 174pts
3. Aycliffe and Brancepeth Band — 173pts
Best March: Craghead Colliery Band
Best Soloist: Ferryhill Band
Highest placed Section D Band: Craghead Colliery Band.
Class A: A&B bands
1. The Felling Band — 187pts
2. Murton Colliery Band — 182pts
3. Billingham Silver Band — 180pts
Best March: The Felling Band
Beast Soloist: Ferryhill Band
Highest placed B Section Band: Murton Colliery Band