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Mini Record Fair at the Keep Pub, Castle Street, Guildford - Sat 6th December 2014

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Guildford Independents Day  from 4th - 31st July 2014

Bens collectors Records signed up as part of the 'Super Sized' Independents' Day in 2014, introducing a month long loyalty campaign to showcase the eclectic mix of independent businesses in the town.

From the 4 July to the 31 July whenever you purchased a product or service from three independent stores or businesses in Guildford, you were entered into a prize draw to win one of ten £100 prizes. 

With over 120 of Guildford's independent businesses signed up to the scheme, you didn't have to look far to find an independent store, bar, cafe, venue or leisure business that could put you on the road to being £100 better off.
Click here to learn more >
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Fringe Record Fair & Live Music - Sunday 6th July 2014 @ The Keep Pub, Castle Street
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Come down and join us at the Keep Pub (just down the road from Ben's Collectors Records).

As part of the Guildford Fringe Festival we are holding a Record fair with live music through out the day. The record fair will be open from 11am.

Little Wings are playing from 12 midday, and the Kellie Lee Band,
  a five piece Blue Grass Band, (who played Ben's Collectors Records for Record Store Day) will be playing from 2pm.  Check out their website here

The pub also does a variety of real ales and great food too. The Keep Pub, 29 Castle Street, Guildford, GU1 3UW.



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Event Flyer

Record Store Day 2014

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The Kelly Lee Band

We had a great turnout for Record Store Day 2014, thanks to everyone who came down to support their local independent record store.

With live music a plenty in store, we had The Kelly Lee Band (featured right), a five piece band playing the best Bluegrass we had heard for a long time. They will also be playing our next Mini Record Fair at the Keep Pub (keep checking the website for details)

Love Revolution (pictured below left), are Andy Prince and Anthea Nead. Playing late 60's acoustic folk akin to Vashity Bunyan, Andy plays a very lyrical bass and used to play with Sham 69 back in the day.

Jamie Odonell Trio did not disapoint, a modern jazz trio led by my old saxophonist friend Jamie O’Donnell. They played classics by Charlie Parker and Canonball Adderley in the 1960s style for over two hours. Much to my delight :)

We also has a full house of customers buying records while tapping their toes to the music (photo's further down), which kept us busy, thanks to you all.


Ben (and everyone at Ben's Collectors Records).
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Love Revolution - Anthea & Andy
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Jamie Odonell Trio
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Customer Service Awards  - Runner up goes to Bens Collectors Records!         Ist October 2013

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From the beginning of July, right up until the end of August. Voters were asked to back their favourite independent in each of the three categories: Shopping, Food & Drink and Leisure & Lifestyle.

Bens Collectors Records was rewarded the runner up!!! 

Thanks to everyone who voted for us, we are proud to be a thriving independent shop. It is our 20th year in Guildford town centre in November. Come and celebrate with us at the mini record fair on the 30th November at 'The Keep' Pub, Castle Street. 

For more info on future record fair dates click the red button below to take you to 'Guildford Record Fair' website.



Click here for 'GUILDFORD RECORD FAIR' website
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Ben with Ben's Collectors Records customer service award.
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