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Imps up for Butlins

Yorkshire Imps will be opening the doors ahead of their Butlins Mineworkers Challenge.

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Yorkshire Imps and conductor David Evans are holding an open rehearsal ahead of their Butlins Mineworkers Championship challenge on Wednesday January 14th commencing at 8.00pm at The Oulton Institute, 5, Quarry Hill, Leeds.

Final touches

They will be putting some final touches to Peter Graham's test piece 'Harrison's Dream', and their Sunday entertainment programme in preparation for their challenge in Skegness on January 17th & 18th.

Entrance is free of charge and all are welcome, but seating is limited.

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