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Regional round-up: Bands boast their title CVs

As with the conductors, the eight regional winners this year have boasted their personal CVs of Championship Section wins.

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Bands are always keen to add titles to their CVs, and this year has seen eight more entries in the record books.

Wales

Cory now boasts 27 Welsh Regional titles to their name after picking up their eighth victory in the past decade. Their nearest challengers now are Parc & Dare on 15 and Tredegar on 9.

Fodens impressive record now means they have 16 titles to their name in the North West – 2 ahead of CWS (Manchester) and 3 in front of rivals Fairey.

Yorkshire

In Yorkshire, Rothwell now join an impressive list of names with a title to their name after their first top section success.

Black Dyke still leads the way on 18, two ahead of Brighouse & Rastrick on 16 and Grimethorpe on 11.

In Yorkshire, Rothwell now join an impressive list of names with a title to their name after their first top section success4BR

West

In the West of England, Camborne’s first title since 2003 means that they now boast 20 victories to their name, ahead of Sun Life on 14 and St Dennis on 10.

Meanwhile, EYMS notched up their fourth win to push them into fourth spot in the North of England. They still have someway to go though to beat Reg Vardy on 31, although they are closing in on Crookhall Colliery on 11 and are equal Harton and Fishburn.

London

In London Redbridge now have 12 titles to their name, and have become the most successful band in the region’s history. They are now 1 win ahead of Morris Motors on 11, with Hanwell on 10.

In the Midlands Desford’s 14th win brings them closer to catching up with Virtuosi GUS with 19, although they are now well clear of City of Coventry on 8 and Ransome on 7.

Finally, in Scotland, Scottish Co-op extend their lead with their 18th win to further pull clear of Whitburn on 15 and Kirkintilloch on 5.

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