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Butlins reminder

There are a few places up for grabs at Skegness — but bands must contact the contest controller!!

Butlins
 

There are still a few places left up to be filled for the 2012 Butlins Mineworkers Championships in Skegness.

Get your entries in!

Contest organiser Brian Eggleshaw told 4BR: "Bands who have not yet entered are respectfully reminded to get their entries in soon to take full advantage of the accommodation booking arrangements provided by Butlins."

Rehearsal facilities

These include limited rehearsal faculties on the resort which can be booked by bands from Monday, 14th November 2011 on a first come first served basis by calling Butlins direct on 0845 070 4773 and press option 3 for Skegness Conference and Events Line.

From January 2012, the new day visit line will be in use, so for day visit bookings, the number will be 0845 070 4772.

Championship contenders who have been invited to compete at the contest must confirm their participation with Brian as soon as possible4BR

Championship Bands

4BR has also been informed that Championship contenders who have been invited to compete at the contest must confirm their participation with Brian as soon as possible.

Contact:

Brian Eggleshaw
Contest Administrator
59, Cardale Road
Mansfield
Notts. NG19 7RW.
Tel: 01623 478454.
Mob: 07976 521080.
e-mail: bj-egg@ntlworld.com

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