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Marsden March & Hymn Contest

Arrangements are well under way for the Marsden Contest in June. Plenty of dosh on offer so get your entries in.

Marsden
 

The Marsden Silver Prize Band Annual March & Hymn Tune Contest is to be held from 5pm on Saturday 13th June at the Marsden Bandroom, Marsden Lane.

There is £1000 in prize money and a special prize for the best solo cornet of a new instrument.

Entries to:

Return Entry Slips and £10 Entry Fee To:

Kathleen Coton,
73, Pennine Gardens,
Linthwaite,
Huddersfield,
West Yorkshire,
HD7 5TN.

All Enquiries on:
07747 018 406 or 01484 840855

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