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Swansea hosts Celtic Challenge on Sept 22nd

August 31, 2012 by Gerry Leave a Comment

The Celtic Challenge will take place on Saturday, 22nd September in Swansea. The IPF  hope that some people may be able to travel to support the competition, particularly, those who had material selected.  It would be appreciated if anyone intending to travel could let Denis Whelehan, International Competition Selection Co-ordinator know so that he can update the organisers in Swansea to make the necessary arrangements.
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 Event details as follows:
Venue:  Tower Hotel, Jersey Marine, Near Swansea, SA10 6JL; Tel No. +44 (0) 1792 814155  http://www.thetowersswanseabay.com/.
The organisers will be using their Ground Floor Captain Evan Evans Room for the day, this has room for 70 people laid out in theatre style and then it can be converted to a dining facility for 40 people in the evening. The room will be booked for the Judging which will take place between 2pm and 6pm, actual start time to be confirmed with the Judge prior to your arrival. Those staying for the meal will have to move to the bar to allow for the evening set up with the meal to start at 7.30 pm; they are offering a three course meal for £25.

They have limited rooms held for us at the following discounted rates: –
They would be able to offer the following rates on a BB basis:
Standard Double for single occupancy – £70.00
Superior Double for single occupancy – £80.00
Standard Double for double occupancy – £80.00
Superior Double for double occupancy – £90.00
Please mention the Celtic Challenge to allow them to release the room to you; the room rate includes access to their Spa facility for swimming etc.
In the vicinity the following hotels are also available –  hotels in the area sorted by travelling distance are: –
Ibis Swansea Fabian Way A483 SA1 8LD
Premier Inn Salubrious Place, Wind Street, Swansea, SA1 1EE
Travelodge, Princess Way,Swansea,SA1 3LW
Holiday Inn Express Swansea-West M4, Jct. 43, SA10 6GZ
Mercure Hotel Swansea, Phoenix Way, Swansea, SA7 9EG
There are also dozens of B&B s and various other hotels in and around Swansea – please check either www.visitswanseabay.com or www.swansea.gov.uk/index.cfm?articleid=424
 

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