Certificate with graphics of laurels intertwined with brass instruments and musical score topped with piping cherubs and harp. Centre is printed and typed with the text;
AWARD OF MERIT
This is to certify Black Dyke Mills Band was awarded the First Prize in the 116th Annual British Open Brass
Band Championship Contest Belle Vue, Manchester, 7th September 1968, H F R ERIC ILES Chairman, Belle Vue
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⭐ Black Dyke Band Returns to the BBC Proms 2026 ⭐
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A very Happy Christmas from everyone at Black Dyke Band
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