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2021 Tameside Whit Friday contests postponed

Covid-19 health and safety concerns means that Tameside joins Saddleworth in postponing is famous Whit Friday contests until 2022.

Whit Friday
  Unfortunately the musical focus on Tameside will have to wait until 2022

The Friends of Tameside Whit Friday Brass Band Committee have announced that it has postponed its 2021 series of competitions due to be held on Friday 28th May.

Statement

In a statement released through Chairman Adam Pickles following an online committee meeting, they said:

"Due to the ongoing pandemic, uncertainty regarding large scale events and gatherings and the various health and safety aspects involved, the Friends of Tameside Whit Friday Brass Band Committee has decided to postpone the 2021 contests here in Tameside until 2022.

This is a very difficult time for all of us and we believe that the risks out way the benefits at the current time. Whilst this comes as a major blow following last year's postponement, we firmly believe the postponement is in the best interests of all groups involved; bands, organisers, volunteers and the wider public.

Whilst we want to apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment this may causes, we can assure you all this decision has not been an easy one to make and has not been taken lightly."

Whilst we want to apologise for any inconvenience and disappointment this may causes, we can assure you all this decision has not been an easy one to make and has not been taken lightlyAdam Pickles

Support

He went on to add: "This year we will once again be supporting Foden's Online Whit Friday Contest and are investigating a number of exciting ideas for the Autumn.

More information and details will be shared as these ideas develop; we want to support grass roots banding as much as we can.

We cannot stress how important the Whit Band Contests are to our committees and volunteers, the 140year+ legacy and heritage hold a special place in our hearts and we do everything we can to ensure it continues and flourishes moving into 2022 and beyond!"

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