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Butlins announce Red Cab Alert!

Butlins have announced that they are laying on their bespoke Red Cab service to help the bands on the Skegness weekend.

Butlins
 

Butlins Resort Skegness has announced that their official taxi operators 'Red Cabs', will be on hand during the Mineworkers Festival later this month to assist bands with their travel arrangements throughout the weekend.

Eye catching

'Red Cabs' taxis are a unique fleet of vehicles in eye catching red which are easily located inside the Butlins main entrance.

They provide a friendly and efficient service offering a fleet of 7 and 8 seater vehicles, some of which provide substantial luggage space in order to accommodate musical instruments and luggage requirements.

Red Cabs taxis are a unique fleet of vehicles in eye catching red which are easily located inside the Butlins main entranceButlins

Happy

'Red Cabs' are happy to take bands to different rehearsal venues throughout the region and are also happy to quote for long distance journeys.

Please try to give 24 hours notice if a group booking is required.

Further information

Red Cabs look forward to welcoming all competing bands and supporters. Please contact them directly on 07831 365555 or visit www.skegnessredcabs.co.uk

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