Whit Friday Brass band Contest 2025
Friday June 13th
It's coming round again! It' the fabulous Whit Friday Band Contest! With over 30 bands playing at Heyrod Village Hall, we're delighted to be welcoming everyone, friends, neighbours, community to what will be another spectacular evening.
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There will be hot and cold food, bar and face painting and treats. We look forward to seeing you from 4.30pm onwards.
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Come and march with the bands!
What is the Whit Friday Brass Band Contest?
It has been a long-standing tradition since 1884, earning the title of 'the greatest free show on earth'. Over 100 bands participate in 22 different contests, scattered around the moorland villages and towns on the western edge of the Pennines.
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With over £2000 in Prize Money funds available, raised through sponsorship, the Heyrod Village attracts quite a crowd and you can expect to see some 30+ bands during the course of the evening from 4.30pm through to 11pm.
Each band plays two pieces, one on the march and another on a rostrum or stage area, with each performance being scored blind by an adjudicator. The contest is funded through sponsorship, adverts within the programme, and support from Tameside.
Best 1st Section
FODENS
Best 2nd Section
Aldbourne Band
Best 3rd Section
Leyland Band
Best 1st Section
Chav Brass
A Big Thank You to all the sponsors:
Ted Jones Memorial sponsored by HRA
The Casey Group
TMBC Stalybridge councillors (Donated in Feb 2024) Jan Jackson, Sam Gosling and Pearce
Rotary club, Jean Travis Memorial sponsored by TS Warehousing & Distribution
Rotary Club
PP & F Ltd and HRA
Anthony Barton Funeral Homes and Fundraising by HRA
Cherish Community Care
Andrea's flowers
Heyrod Food and Floral
SCODE Spelling
STOVE pizza
HRA
2024 - see last year's results for all bands playing at Heyrod Band Contest :
What's on?
Craft Club
Every Tuesday Evening
7pm
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From beautifully decorated lamps and vases to bags and plant pots the craft club makes it all and are available to purchase.
Community Big Breakfast
Last Sunday of every month
10 -11.30am
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Funded by HRA, bring your neighbours, have a chat over a full English or just some coffee and toast. Everyone welcome, and there are toys for kids to play with too.
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Yoga Classes
Every Thursday
7- 8pm
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Looking to start your yoga journey? Look no further than "Trust and Faith" yoga professional Sally Harrison's beginner classes. With a focus on energy balancing and relaxation, Sally's classes are perfect for those new to yoga. Plus, at just £10 per class and with a donation to Mossley Food Bank, you can feel good about your practice both on and off the mat. Don't forget to bring your mat and blanket!