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Welsh title for Burry Port Town Band

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By: Robert Lloyd
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Burry Port Town Band have been crowned Welsh First Section Champions, after beating off the challenge of six other bands at the Welsh Regional Brass Band Championships in Swanseas Brangwyn Hall.
Having finished the 2011 season in fine style, winning the last two contests of the year, the band maintained their fine run of form in a result which earned them a qualifying place at the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain in Cheltenham in September, and which also ensured that they regained their Championship Section status after just two years in the First Section.

The bands Soprano Cornet player Jayne Thomas also added to her growing collection of Best Instrumentalist awards, picking up where she left off at the Blaenavon contest in November.
Gareth John, the bands spokesman, said, "The band has really been building towards this performance over the last two months or so. We finished the 2011 season in good form, winning the last two contests of the year and were already looking forward to going to the National Finals in September and representing Wales.
Part of the bands planning for Cheltenham is their forthcoming Twmpath event, Saturday, April 14. Doors open at 7pm and the evening will include a Welsh Cawl (vegetarian option available) and themed Welsh dessert followed by a traditional Twmpath, which is always well received as a highlight of this convivial evening.
Tickets cost just 12.50, which includes the cost of the meal and Twmpath and these can be obtained by contacting Mr Edmond John on 01554 833749
Graham Howe, the Bands Chairman added Previous events have been particularly enjoyable and were looking forward to this especially as its our 40th Anniversary Year and to celebrate this with our friends and supporters.

Robert Lloyd
04/05/12 08:46:39AM @robert-lloyd:

don't know the answer to that one - will have to listen to find out :)