Bursting with Yorkshire pride...

Saddleworth's Yorkshire Day Celebrations.

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BY 'ECK - the White Rose flew over Saddleworth on Sunday as crowds gathered for a reet good celebration of all things Yorkshire.

Held in Uppermill, Saddleworth's Yorkshire Day celebrations began with Delph Brass Band playing in the Saddleworth Museum gardens before speeches were given by invited dignitaries.

This year, the traditional Yorkshire Declaration, a statement of allegiance to the county, was read by Delph band member Robert Rogers, and a white rose garland was placed at the statue of Ammon Wrigley, the legendary local poet and writer, at Saddleworth museum.

Crowds were wowed by the arrival of two giant figures representing war and peace and watched a colourful parade wind its way along High Street to the King George V playing fields for a traditional country fair where there were stalls including traditional wood and stone carving.

Revellers enjoyed music from the George Formby Society, drank Yorkshire tea served by Christine Barrow from her narrow boat, and children showed off their favourite furry friends in a Pet Show run by Kath Airey.

Funds were also raised for the British Heart Foundation and Help for Heroes Yorkshire Regiment.

Saddleworth was part of the West Riding County Council until the villages were included in the Oldham Borough Council area in 1973.

Brenda Cockayne, part of the Saddleworth Yorkshire Day Group who organise the event, said: "It was a brilliant day.

"We try to organise the event as close to Yorkshire Day on August 1 as possible and lots of people attended."

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