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Important day changes at Spring Festival

Make sure you note the changes to access to the Winter Gardens this year as judges as are announced for Spring Festival.

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Competitors and supporters will have to be aware of changes that have taken place for the British Open Spring Festival at the Winter Gardens in Blackpool on Saturday 26th April.

Access

Due to other events taking place in the Ballroom and Olympia Areas of the complex, the player's entrance is to be accessed from Coronation Street opposite the Marks & Spencer loading bay.

Players will be directed to the relevant changing area by a member of the Spring Festival organisation team.

The public entrance to the Winter Gardens will be from the front entrance on Church Street.

Tickets will be available on the day: Adults £12; Concessions £7

Limited trade stands

Due to the changes there will also only be a limited provision for commercial Trade Stands.

4BR understands that the contest organisers have been in touch with traders to explain the situation, whilst any trader, band or supporter who has any concerns or questions should contact Contest Controller Frank Hodges as soon as possible.

Contact:

Please note his new telephone number:

Frank Hodges,
39 Broxton Avenue
Orrell
Wigan
WN5 8NP

Telephone: 01942 212418
Mobile 07930 562 768
Email: frankhodges@btinternet.com

Players will be directed to the relevant changing area by a member of the Spring Festival organisation teamorganisers

Aware

A spokesperson told 4BR: "People are aware that the date of this year's Spring Festival is earlier than usual and we apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

However, we are confident that we will be able to return to a date early in May for 2015 and we will confirm this shortly."

Judges

Meanwhile, the list of adjudicators who will judge the various qualifying contests has also been confirmed as, Derek Broadbent, Dr. Robert Childs, David Horsfield, Mike Kilroy, Allan Ramsay and David Read MBE.

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