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2010 Pontins Festival

Entries are required for the forthcoming Pontins Festival later this year.

Pontins
 

Vacancies for entries and accommodation still exist for the 2010 Pontins Brass Band Championships, which celebrates 37 years this year.

Entries

The festival will take place between Friday 22nd and Monday 25th October at the Prestatyn Holiday venue and any bands interested in entering the contests or booking accommodation, can download the information from the new Pontins Brass Band Web Site:

http://www.pontins.com/whats-on-guide/themed-breaks/brass-band-championships/

Further information

Further information can be obtained from the Contest Controllers:

Harry & Margaret Mortimer Championships & First Section:

Frank Hodges, 39 Broxton Ave
Orrell
Wigan,
WN5 8NP
Tel: 01942 703217
e-mail: frankhodges@bbbr.co.uk

Second, Third & Fourth Sections:

Colin Morrison
22 Rushdon Close
Grays
Essex
RM17 5QW
Tel: 01375 409807
e-mail: cm0006c6149@blueyonder.co.uk

The Contest Administrator:
Darrio Touhladjiev
Tel: 01745 881 801
e-mail: darrio.touhladjiev@pontins.com

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