Organisers of Greenfield Autumn Leaves Band Contest cancel event

Autumn Leaves Band Contest

Announcing the decision, Frank Rothwell, chairman of Greenfield Whit Friday Contest committee, said:

“It is with deep regret, in the interests of public safety that our committee have decided to cancel the 2022 Greenfield Autumn Leaves Brass Band Contest.

“The weather forecasted for 30 hours before the event and during the event is rain and more rain. This is an outdoor event on a grass playing field. Conditions underfoot would become treacherous. We felt the risks were too high to proceed with the event.

He added: “This is the centenary year of the Greenfield Whit Friday Band Contest and the last thing we wanted to do was to cancel an event. However, the safety of the public and bands is paramount. There were no suitable, indoor, local alternative venues available, so unfortunately we took the decision to cancel this event.”

People who have bought tickets in advance will have the option for a refund.The cut off date for refunds is October 1st.

Please send the tickets and contact details to : Dolefield Barn, Fur Lane, Greenfield, OL3 7PA. for a refund.

 The value of any un-refunded tickets will be automatically donated to the Saddleworth Whit Friday Brass Band Contests Central Fund.   

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