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Big prizes on offer at Greenfield this year

There is a big pot of prize money to be won at the Greenfield & Grasscroft Whit Friday contest this year.

Greenfoeld
 

Wednesday, 07 May 2014

        

Organisers have announced details for the forthcoming Greenfield & Grasscroft Whit Friday contest, to be held at Greenfield Conservative Club, Chew Valley Road, Greenfield, OL3 7DB on Friday June 13th.

Quick step

It will be the 87th time that the annual ‘quick step’ own choice march contest will be held and the action will kick off at 4.30pm with entries and registration closing at 10.00pm. The adjudicator will be Chris Wormald.

The top prize this year will be £1,000, with £750 and £500 for the other podium finishers.

The top prize this year will be £1,000, with £750 and £500 for the other podium finishers4BR

Generous awards

Other generous prizes see £400 to the top First Section band as well awards and cash prizes for other competing bands and individuals, including youth bands who can compete up until 8.00pm at night.

Contact:

Entry enquiries should contact Frank Rothwell, Chairman, Dolefield Barn, Fur Lane, Greenfield, Saddleworth OL3 7PA (Tel 07802 938 270)

        

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