Following earlier successes at the Welsh Regional Finals and Ebbw Vale contest Abergavenny Borough took had more success to enjoy at the recent Weston contest.

Halfway point

It capped the halfway piont of what is proving to be a very succesful season for the band who also enjoyed success at the Welsh Open Entertainment competition in Porthcawl and have also just returned from a trip to Beaupreau.

We’ve had a very busy year so far and coming in the prizes gives us all encouragement to take the Band to greater and better thingsChairman, Andrew Richards

Busy year

Chairman Andrew Richards told 4BR: "We’ve had a very busy year so far and coming in the prizes gives us all encouragement to take the Band to greater and better things."

Winning prizes

Meanwhile, MD Gareth Ritter commented: "Winning prizes is the result of a lot of hard work by everyone in the Band. The players have shown that dedication and practice pays off and they deserve the accolades they have achieved."