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From the Telegraph & Argus of May 25th, 1977...

Bradford's first ever all-schools band makes its debut this weekend. The Bradford Metropolitan Schools Band, which includes more than 70 youngsters from schools throughout the district, will take the stage of Saltaire's Victoria Hall on Saturday for its first public concert.

From the Telegraph & Argus of May 25th, 1952...

Mr Eric Martin, a Bradford theatrical agent, is to take over the Sunny Vale Pleasure Grounds at Hipperholme for the summer. It will be recalled that at Easter young hooligans broke into the grounds, causing substantial damage. But Mr Martin is anxious to ensure that Sunny Vale is open for Whitsuntide as it has been open for the past 80 years.