This is a Procession from the various churches which happened on Whit Friday or on Whit Sunday. They occurred all over the North West and still do in certain places. These were days that everyone professed their faith as Christians - CofE, Catholic, Methodist etc etc. The kids had a great day of sport and fun following the service. In Saddleworth and the Mossley area it occurred ALWAYS on Whit Friday which was also the day for the Quick Step Band contest.