The Reigning Midlands Champions to take time out and observe as they opt out of Nationals.
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Step down
Band Manager Peter Smith told 4BR: "We have decided to step down from this year's Area contest as there is some disquiet with regard to the 'clean sheet' approach which has enabled double registrations".
'We have received 15 years of seamless and excellent service from Colin Johnson and his line manager Frank Hodges, and now the lack of transparency is of concern'
~ Peter Smith
Time out and observe
He added: "We have accepted an invitation to compete at the English National Championship in Birmingham and with a major concert in March at the Hawth Theatre, Crawley, the British Open, a major tour of Japan in October and CD recordings to complete, the band has decided to take time out and observe matters."