Whit Friday – May 29th 2026
The Diggle Band Contest took place for the very first time on the 5th June 2009. The aim of the organising committee was to make this new contest a family friendly occasion, and that is just what we have achieved! We have fabulous food offerings, plenty of space for chairs and blankets and tremendous views.
See here for information on the other Saddleworth Whit Friday Contests. Please take a look and complete the Registration Form. Bands are expected to complete this form before Wednesday 27th May.
Help us to keep the Band Contest running in future years.
Please donate whatever you can to help us raise the £5000 needed every year to run the contest. If you would like to sponsor a prize, or contribute to our People’s Prize Fund, please get in touch here. You can Sponsor a Band, or contribute any amount towards some of our bigger prizes this way.
If you would like to make a one off donation, you can use Paypal or debit card by using the link below.
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Saddleworth and Oldham group of Whit Friday Band Contests receive
The Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service
Supported by Oldham Council