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Diggle village set for Whit debut

The village of Diggle is getting ready for its first appearance on the Whit Friday circuit — and there are plenty of prizes up for grabs.

Whit Friday
 

Diggle Village is holding it's first Saddleworth Whit Friday Quickstep contest on Friday 5th June.

The contest will open at 4.30pm and will close at 10.30pm. The adjudicator for the contest is Duncan Beckley.

Overall Prizes:
1. £600 & Diggle Hotel Shield
2. £400 & Landmark Cup
3. £300 & Diggle Band Club Cup

Section Prizes:
1st/2nd section Band: £150
3rd/4th section Band: £150
Saddleworth band: £150
Youth band £100

Solo & Instumentalist Prizes:
Soprano Cornet — £30
Euphonium — £30
Bass Section — £60
Instrumentalist not in Championship Section — £30
Solo Cornet — £30

Best marching band — £30

The venue provides excellent facilities for bands and supporters, with hot and cold food, toilets, fantastic location, great access both in and out of the village — and somewhere for a pint !

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