Geoff Harrison<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n <\/p>\n
Geoff Harrison is no stranger to banding, in fact Geoff has been involved in banding for 60 years!<\/p>\n
Peter Bates, Chairman of the NWABBA, paid a ‘surprise’ visit to\u00a0the band’s annual Christmas concert at Middleton cricket club,\u00a0to award Geoff with a special Diploma of honour and long service medal to commemorate Geoff’s service to the banding movement.<\/p>\n
It’ll be an OBE next Geoff!<\/p>\n
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