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Midlands announce 2010 regional details

The details for the 2010 Midlands Area contest have been announced — plus the men in the box too!

Bedworth
 

Organisers have informed 4BR that the 2010 Midlands Regional Contest will be held once again in Bedworth.

Saturday 13th March:

First Section — The Civic Hall
Third Section — Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College

Sunday 14th March:

Second Section (am) — The Civic Hall
Championship Section (pm) — The Civic Hall
Fourth Section — Nicholas Chamberlaine Technology College

Adjudicators:

Championship Section: David Read & Dr Robert Childs
First Section: Kevin Wadsworth & Philip Harper
Second Section: Malcolm Brownbill & Paul Norley
Third Section: Paul Norley & Malcolm Brownbill
Fourth Section: Chris Davis & Kevin Wadsworth

Further information:
Contact — Lesley Bentley 01509 672029 m. 077866 04552 Lesley.Bentley@dsl.pipex.com

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