As the 2025 band contest approaches the committee are busy fundraising to allow them to offer prizes that encourage the bands to play at Denshaw. If you are able to help please make a donation using the link below & help secure the contest future gofundme.com/f/wzsgfw-densh…

If you’re attending Whit Friday, here are some important road closures you should know about. 👉 Read the full article: theoldhamtimes.co.uk/news/25225951.…

4 pm is the start time of the 2025 contest tomorrow. Lots of useful info on our website denshawcontest.co.uk but you can tweet, email or comment on our Facebook page for any more info. #WhitFriday

As in previous years bands who register to play at Denshaw between 8pm – 9:30pm on Friday (normally a quiet time with no waiting) will be eligible for the £100 spot prize. To be drawn by lot at contest close. #whitfriday

Ahead of the contests on Friday you are welcome to join us, from 9.45am, at the Denshaw church lychgate, for our walk of witness - we are extremely happy to be accompanied this year by Linthwaite Band #whitfriday

Hail Smiling Morn Wishing all a wonderful Whit Friday. Enjoy the walks and contests today. Stay safe and have fun. #whitfriday #saddleworth #denshaw

Denshaw & other Saddleworth contests will be posting the number of bands waiting throughout the night on the central area website to help you manage your route and time queuing. saddleworthwhitfriday.co.uk/latest-updates/ #whitfriday #denshaw #Saddleworth

Here we go….. 1st band at Denshaw 2025 is Sandhurst Silver Band Thank you for visiting and playing at Denshaw and have a wonderful evening #whitfriday #denshaw

And we're off on #WhitFriday2025! First village completed with Denshaw Whit Friday Band Contest 🎵🎺 4barsrest.com All4Brass

No bands waiting at Denshaw! An early quiet spell for the audience at Denshaw so any band arriving at Denshaw will be straight on #whitfriday

Again we find ourselves with no bands waiting to play at Denshaw. Fast turnaround and you won’t get stuck in Denshaw with a turning circle and 4 open roads to choose from #whitfriday #denshaw

Have you played at Denshaw yet? No bands waiting and look at all these prizes available. #whitfriday

30 minutes to book in and play at Denshaw. #whitfriday

The 2025 prize winners at Denshaw. Thank you to all 55 bands that played and thrilled the large audience.

Whit Friday was again a wonderful, unique event in Denshaw. Massive thanks to all our sponsors, bands, spectators & most important, the volunteers who all contribute to Denshaw Whit Friday contest. Special thanks to Oldham Council for their contribution & assistance #whitfriday

If you enjoyed the night and didn’t get chance to throw a couple of quid into the pot there is still time to donate via our Go Fund Me page. Every little really does help secure the future of the contest and is appreciated by the committee gofundme.com/f/wzsgfw-densh…

Denshaw Band Contest 2026 fundraiser - Quiz night Sat 11 Oct with a 7:30 start at Denshaw village hall. Licensed Bar & Raffle. £7.50 pp entry including pie & pea supper Please support our 2026 fundraiser. #WhitFriday

**One week today** Denshaw Band Contest 2026 fundraiser - Quiz night Sat 11 Oct with a 7:30 start at Denshaw village hall. Licensed Bar & Raffle. £7.50 pp entry including pie & pea supper Please support our 2026 fundraiser. #WhitFriday

SATURDAY - Join us for our annual Quiz Night Denshaw Band Contest 2026 fundraiser Sat 11 Oct with a 7:30 start at Denshaw village hall. Licensed Bar & Raffle. £7.50 pp entry including pie & pea supper Please support our 2026 fundraiser. #WhitFriday