ON SATURDAY, August 18, in Launceston Town Square, the President of Launceston Rotary Club, Dave Shrimpton, presented a cheque for £1,100 to Launceston Town Band, on behalf of the Rotary Community Shop, to help them with the cost of getting to and contesting in the National Brass Band Final.

Rotarian Peter Casey said: "When we heard that the town band had reached the National Brass Band Final we wanted to help because they are a real asset to the town and they inspire so many young people.

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