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Re: Whit Friday Marches

Mike Garbett wrote:

> I had a great time on my first visit to this event and was very
> impressed by the standard of the bands competing. We arrived at Denton
> Cricket Club in Manchester at about 6.00pm and left after the last band
> at about 12.30am
> As a 'novice' I have a few questions about this event...
> 
> 1. When do the results become available for the individual locations and
> the overall prizes?

Most of the villages who run contests have presentation nights about a
month afterwards in a local pub/band club, sometimes with a scratch band
playing a short concert.  If representatives of prize winning bands do not
turn up, the prizes are posted on usually.

> 2. Is it usual for there to be a 2 hour gap between bands as there was
> at Denton (8.00 - 10.10 ish)? I gathered that several bands tried to end
> up at Denton for a pint or two at the end!!!

Not usually.  Also, bands do have preferences of where they have their
drink afterwards, we (B&R) have to "book in" in advance to make sure we can
go to Boarshurst band club afterwards, because it gets really busy and also
because we don't get there until just before 12 (for our 1st drink of the
night !!).

> 3. How good is the access to other locations such as Saddleworth (sp?) I
> have heard that some roads are closed by the police at some point?

It can be quite difficult if you don't know the area.  The police do close
the roads in certain places but let band coaches and local residents (who
are usually issued with a pass) through.  As a competing band it is wise to
plan your route in advance, that way you will get round more contests.

> 4. Where can I obtain information about locations, starting times etc.
> in anticipation of next year?

Look at the list of results in the Brass Band World (or British Bandsman ?)
of all the village names in Tameside and Saddleworth who had contests this
year, and that will be at least 95% of your list for next year.  Especially
within the Saddleworth villages, you won't have a problem finding the
contest !!  Most start at 4.30pm.

> 
> Many thanks to all who made last Friday an excellent night-out for me
> and many others.
> 
> Mike Garbett

I'm glad you enjoyed it, it is a great event.

Martin.


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