Dorchester Branch Striking Competition

Rhoda and Martin Willson presenting Nick Baker with the trophy for the winning team from Buckland Newton
Rhoda and Martin Willson presenting Nick Baker with the trophy for the winning team from Buckland Newton

Our Striking Competition this year was hosted by Piddlehinton Tower. Judges Rhoda & Martin Willson (Salisbury Branch) were very impressed that 8 bands were competing! Congratulations to the winners – Buckland Newton with 18 points.

A BIG thankyou to Peter Kemm (TC, Piddlehinton) and his helpers for the splendid Tea. Also to Michael Dillistone for playing the organ – the collection during the service raised £49.67p for the church. The Raffle takings were £55 – donated to the LEBRF.

Janet Ranger
Dorchester Branch Chair

Milborne St Andrew Band
Milborne St Andrew Band
Betty's Dazzlers (Upwey) Band
Betty's Dazzlers (Upwey) Band
Piddle Valley B Band
Piddle Valley B Band
Wyke Regis
Wyke Regis
Piddle Valley A Team
Piddle Valley A Team
Buckland Newton
Buckland Newton
Charminster
Charminster
Upwey False Starts
Upwey False Starts
Tucking in to a fine tea
Tucking in to a fine tea

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