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Butlins packs sent out

Butlins have sent out their finals information packs, so makes sure you keep an eye on the post.

Butlins
 

Brian Eggleshaw, the Butlins Contest Administrator, has informed 4BR that all bands entered in the Championship, First, Second, Third and Fourth Sections at the Mineworkers Contest in Skegness next year have had their information packs sent to them in the post.

Dispatched

Brian told 4BR: "Packs were dispatched on Monday, 31st October. Any band not receiving the pack by Monday, 5th November, should contact me immediately."

The information packs for the Youth and Junior Ensembles will be despatched in the next 14 days.

Tel: 01623 478454. Mobile: 07976 521080.
e-mail:- bj-egg@ntlworld.com.

Resort bookings are catered for at: www.butlins.com.

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