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BYE-DI-BYE TO THE TIE

Butlin’s Redcoats reveal new casual look — as blazers and ties are ditched

SAY Hi-de-Hi to the new casual look for Butlin’s Redcoats.

Blazers and ties have been ditched for holiday camp staff.

Telly host Stephen Mulhern, right, who was a Redcoat in Minehead, Somerset, launched the new range
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Telly host Stephen Mulhern, right, who was a Redcoat in Minehead, Somerset, launched the new rangeCredit: Jam Press/Butlins
Say bye-di-bye to the blazers, slacks and ties
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Say bye-di-bye to the blazers, slacks and tiesCredit: ©2020 Darren Cool

They have been replaced with modern fashion items including shorts, T-shirts and trainers.

Telly host Stephen Mulhern who was a Redcoat in Minehead, Somerset, launched the new range yesterday. He said: “I know how much pride Butlin’s takes in its uniform.”

The star said: “To be involved in the new Redcoat uniform launch and for Butlin’s to honour me with my own statue is a very proud day for me.

”Working as a Redcoat in Minehead played such an important part at the start of my career and I recommend this experience as the perfect platform to anyone looking to get into the entertainment world.

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“I know first-hand just how much work goes into the role and providing the best holiday experience for families and how fun it truly is.

“Being a Redcoat is the perfect platform to a career in the entertainment industry, so we’d really encourage anyone with an interest in learning more about entertainment and performance to join us on our upcoming recruitment open days”.

Butlin's is also looking for new talent and is holding Redcoat auditions around the country in November.

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