BANNERS flew high as churches across Saddleworth braved the rain to step out for their Walks of Witness on June 14. A United Service in…
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Tag: Whit Friday
Appeal to save Whit Friday tradition
DEDICATED brass band musicians are driving a novel fundraising idea aimed at saving a community-wide tradition. Saddleworth’s annual Whit Friday brass band contests are hailed as…
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Brighouse and Rastrick are best of the bands at Whit Friday contests
THREE was the magic number for Whit Friday regulars, Brighouse and Rastrick Brass Band. The National champions from West Yorkshire didn’t allow the rain or…
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Whit Friday spirit as churches step out across community
THE wet weather could not dampen spirits as churches across Saddleworth took to the streets for Whit Friday. The annual Walks of Witness across the…
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Brass bands ready to march as Whit Friday band contests return
THE hills will resound with the sound of brass as Whit Fridays Band Contests return. The popular events sees bands and visitors travel from all…
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Castle Water on their way to put wind up the opposition on Whit Friday
REGULAR Whit Friday contestants should take note of a new band on the programme this year. They would certainly be wise not to underestimate the…
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Church banners set to fly high for Whit Friday walks across Saddleworth
Banners will fly high as churches across Saddleworth step out on to the streets to mark the Whit Friday celebrations on May 25 with their…
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Win for Marsden brass band helps them tune up for more events
MEMBERS of a Marsden brass band are blowing their own trumpets after coming first in a competition to take home £750. The winnings, donated by…
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Fancy dressed locals keep Saddleworth Beer Walk tradition alive
By Lily Chick MORE THAN 200 fun-loving locals braved the rain and donned fancy dress to keep the spirit of a legendary Saddleworth tradition alive.…
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Archbishop of York to join Dobcross for Whit Friday
A SADDLEWORTH village has pulled off a remarkable coup for the community’s annual Whit Friday celebrations this year. The Most Reverend & Right Honourable Dr…
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