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Normans catalogue ready for you to browse.

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The brand new Normans 08-09 Education Catalogue is now available.

Packed with hundreds of new products, all at our fantastic special deals, this year’s catalogue is a must-have for all musicians!

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We have sent a catalogue out to all of our customers and you should receive your own copy soon (if you haven't already). If, for whatever reason you’ve not had yours delivered within the next week, just reply to this e-mail with your details and we’ll put one in the post in double quick time!

Normans are always trying to 'do our bit', so this years catalogue has been printed on 100% recycled paper. To reflect this, the front cover is now an environmental shade of 'green'Normans

Green credentials

Normans are always trying to 'do our bit', so this years catalogue has been printed on 100% recycled paper. To reflect this, the front cover is now an environmental shade of 'green'.

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