Princess Anne to visit Coalburn

COALBURN Silver Band members will celebrate the refurbishment of their band hall with a Royal visit.
By The Newsroom
Published 1st Sep 2010, 22:08 BST
Updated 6th Sep 2010, 13:55 BST

HRH the Princess Royal will officially re-open the hall today (Monday), following an extensive refurbishment programme.

Princess Anne will also meet members of the band and be given two short

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presentations about the band's history and the refurbishment project.

Band President Alan Court said the Princess Royal's visit would be the highlight of the band's 108 year history.

He added: "The band are absolutely thrilled and looking forward to the visit of HRH the Princess Royal.

"This is without doubt the greatest occasion in the band's history."

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The Princess Royal will unveil a plaque to commemorate the Scottish champion band's big day.

For more information on this story, pick up a copy of this week's Carluke and Lanark Gazette , which is out on Wednesday.

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