East Lancashire Railway on Monday 29th May.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\nLes brings a wealth of playing and conducting experience with him to the band. His playing highlights include playing for Yorkshire Imps and the Fairey band and his conducting highlights include success with Eccles Borough, The Marple band and Glossop band.<\/p>\n
We are really pleased to welcome Les to the band and are looking forward to a successful partnership.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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