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Advert: John Packer Musical Instruments

If you want to win David Thornton then get along to John Packer at Butlins.

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John Packer Ltd will be attending the Butlins Mineworkers Brass Band Festival in Skegness between Friday 20th & Sunday 22nd.

Win David Thornton

For the first time Packers will also be holding a fantastic competition... to win Sterling endorsee David Thornton!

Come to our stand to find out more!

JP Sterling

We'll also have the full JP Sterling background brass range on display along with lots of other instruments and accessories.

Feel free to come along and see our friendly staff, who can help with any musical enquiry – beginner, professional, or school queries welcome. Special promotions will also be available!

Feel free to come along and see our friendly staff, who can help with any musical enquiry – beginner, professional, or school queries welcomeJohn Packer

Our best

If you would like us to take anything in particular to the shop – your favourite brand of oil, or instrument – we will do our best to accommodate.

Contact

Please contact steve@johnpacker.co.uk or call 01823 282386 to arrange beforehand.

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