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Wedding competition to reward NHS staff: Local band will play at wedding for free

February 21, 2024
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A popular local band has launched a competition for anybody who works within the NHS to win the group to play at their wedding for free.

The Hammervilles are successful function band from Frome and announced the competition as a thank you to the fantastic work that the NHS staff are doing in the current crisis.

“We wanted to find a way of giving something back to the NHS staff that are risking their lives on the frontline whilst we stay safe at home,” said band member Nick Willcox.

“So, to show our gratitude, we are offering the band to play absolutely FREE to one lucky couple, as a little thank you from us!

“No strings attached. We will play a two hour live set and provide DJ playlist music for the remainder of the evening. Full PA and lighting will be supplied. We will bring you nothing less than the full party experience, energy and fun you deserve when all of this is over.

“All you have to do is visit our Facebook page where you can find full details – https://www.facebook.com/208593515828268/posts/3012608782093380/?d=n

“Just comment on the post if YOU or SOMEONE YOU KNOW works for the NHS and would like The Hammervilles to play your/their wedding for free. Like, share and tag eligible NHS staff and get this message out to those who might like us at their wedding!

“This competition is running until 20th May 2020. We will randomly generate a name and be in touch!

“You can find all of the Ts & Cs on our website under the tab ‘WIN’.

www.thehammervilles.com

We would like to extend this to any wedding suppliers, bands, florists, photographers and DJs who fancy doing the same. Let’s send some much needed gratitude to the NHS staff!”

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