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Butlins closing date!!!

The closing date is nearly here — so get your last minute entries in for Butlins — Pronto!

Butlins
 

Brian Eggleshaw, the Butlins contest administrator, would like to remind bands currently holding entry forms for the 2009 event that their closing date is Friday, 3rd October.

Closing date
Other bands interested (either sections two to four or un-registered youth) should contact him without further delay.

All other parties wishing to book the three night break, simply call on 0845 070 4750+ or visit www.butlins.com

Alternatively – use the link on 4barsrest.com

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