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Butlins set to close!!!!

Time is running out fast to get your entries in for Butlins.

Butlins
 

The Butlins Mineworkers Championship has announced that the closing date for entries for their 2012 Festival at Skegness on the weekend of the 20th, 21st & 22nd January is set as Saturday, 1st October.

Vacancies

Contest Administrator Brian Eggleshaw told 4BR: "A few vacancies still exist in the First, Second, Third and Fourth Sections, as well as the Youth and Junior Ensemble events.

Any bands or groups still interested in taking part in the 2012 competition should contact me immediately to receive a schedule and entry form pack for the appropriate event"

Get in touch

Brian also advised bands to drop him a line to ensure that they are fully aware of entry requirements for the various contests, and that all the necessary paperwork has been completed.

"If anyone has any doubts, just get in touch and I can put minds at rest," he added.

Contact:

Brian Eggleshaw,
Contest Administrator,
59, Cardale Road,
Mansfield
Notts
NG19 7RW.
Tel: 01623 478454

E-mail:- bj-egg@ntlworld.com

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