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Grimethorpe out of English Nationals

Grimethorpe pull out of English National Championships.

Grimethorpe
 

4BR can exclusively reveal that Grimethorpe Colliery Band has taken the decision to withdraw from this year's English National Championship in Preston — less than a month before the contest is due to take place.

Unanimous decision

In a press statement, the band state: "Grimethorpe Colliery Band have held a general meeting of the band on Thursday 28th May, where a unanimous decision was taken to withdraw from the 2009 English National Brass Band Championships."

...a unanimous decision was taken to withdraw from the 2009 English National Brass Band ChampionshipsGrimethorpe Colliery Band

No other reason

4BR understands that the contest organisers have been informed of the decision, although no official announcement has yet been released.

No futher information was given by Band Manager Terry Webster when contacted by 4BR to reasons other than those given.

Second band to withdraw

Grimethorpe are the second top ranked band to withdraw from the English National contest in the past two weeks, follwing Rothwell's decision not to compete this year. 4BR understands that at least one other band is considering its position at the contest too.

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