Did you know that Black Dyke will be making their 80th appearance at the National Finals this year?
They made their debut back at the very first contest in 1900 and came runner-up off the number 3 draw conducted by the great John Gladney.
Foden’s are the next on the list making their 65th appearance this year, with Brighouse on 63, Cory on 53 and Fairey and Virtuosi GUS doffing the caps to the Albert Hal pavilion as they both notch up their half centuries.
At the other end of the list Wantage Silver make their Championship Finals debut, whilst Frairy Guildford return for a second time and Burry Port make their third appearance.