1963: County of Cornwall Band formed. Fred Roberts of Camborne Band invited players to fill the vacancies which “exist in all sections for players of good ability”. The secretary was Mr D V Bunt of Hillsboro, 27 Castle Street, Bodmin and applications were to reach him by the 15th March 1963. (1963 programme for the CBBA contest.)
1963: County of Cornwall Band first rehearsal arranged for Sunday 17th March from 2.30pm to 5.00pm at St Austell Town Band Room at Poltair Football Field, St Austell. (1963 programme for the CBBA contest.)
Compiled by Tony Mansell (Bardh Kernow)
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