Whit Friday was marked by a change in Police approach to the band contests such that Oldham Council were responsible for traffic control and they did not have the same powers. As a consequence more traffic passed along Chew Valley Road during the Band Contest where the crowds, if you compare with earlier shots, can be seen to be much larger. 37382 has managed to get past all the parked coaches and is outside the Conservative Club, from where the bands will start marching.
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