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Butlins send out entry forms

The entry forms for the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Festival have been sent out — but there is a still a chance to be a part of the action in Skegness.

Butlins
 

Brian Eggleshaw, Butlins Contest Administrator has informed 4BR that the schedules and entry forms for the 2013 Butlins Mineworkers Festival event have been distributed over the last couple of weeks to all the bands on his data base, along with those who have contacted him recently.

Exciting weekend

This includes all five sections, along with the youth and junior ensemble events, which takes place on the Sunday of what promises to be an exciting and highly enjoyable festival of music making.

Brian reminded bands in Sections 2, 3, 4, Youth and Junior Ensembles that if they are interested in being part of the Butlins weekend they should contact him4BR

Be a part

Brian reminded bands in Sections 2, 3, 4, Youth and Junior Ensembles that if they are interested in being part of the Butlins weekend they should contact him on:

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

Bookings

A Butlins spokesperson told 4BR: "Weekend bookings are coming in fast, so anyone wishing to find out more about Butlins, to request a brochure or to discuss the wide range of accommodation available with dinner, bed and breakfast or self catering options, simply call Butlins Advisors on: 0845 070 4751."

visit www.butlins.com.

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