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Interview with Steve Walker

4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Butlins Festival Director Steve Walker about the weather and entertainment at Butlins this weekend.

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4BR Editor Iwan Fox talks to Butlins Festival Director Steve Walker to find out the latest weather reports for the Skegness area and to confirm that a warm welcome awaits the competing bands and their supporters this weekend.

It may be cold and some snow is on the way but the event is on and there is some fantastic entertainment on offer too.

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