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Let them entertain you
Carlie Trotter finds out what the major operators have in store for clients this spring
BUTLINS. four adults sharing Silver self-catering
For an X Factor fix this February half-term, accommodation.
clients can head to Butlins where finalists ■
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Rachel Adedeji and girl band Miss Frank will
be headlining alongside Britain’s Got Talent HOSEASONS.
phenomenon Stavros Flatley. Hoseasons gets sporty next month with a
A live Brainiac show, based on the new range of activity breaks. In anticipation
madcap science programme on Sky1, of the London 2012 Olympics, on the back
plus a new Thomas the Tank of the government’s Change4Life Initiative,
Engine spectacle will keep kids the UK parks operator will launch five
entertained across the Bognor experience packages aimed at different age
Regis, Minehead and Skegness groups.
resorts over the school break. The options include a Ready Steady Go
Butlins has spent more than £10 package, which aims to get children involved
million on live entertainment for 2010. in swimming, cycling, and gymnastics; a
Among the big acts to look forward to Go Slow package incorporating petanque,
are soul legend Billy Ocean (May 14-17 bowls and sports massage; and Go Wild
at Bognor Regis) and Slade. Big Week- breaks, which offer adrenaline junkies
X Factor finalists Miss Frank will be playing at Butlins this month end packages start at £69 a person, based on white-water rafting and climbing.
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