Friday 29th August, marks 100 years since the official opening of the Bandroom.

After the foundation stones had been laid on January 31st 1925, the official opening ceremony for the completed Bandroom was held on Saturday August 29th 1925.

The Opening Ceremony.

There was a very large crowd at Inghead on Saturday August 29th 1925 to see the opening ceremony performed by Mr. Harry Wood, musical director of orchestras in Blackpool and Douglas, Isle of Man. In addition to the Slaithwaite Band, the Marsden and Scapegoat Hill Bands played along the road from Hill Top and later in a field near the Bandroom.

A knife and fork tea was served afterwards to about 350 persons and there was dancing in the large room. It was stated during the proceedings that the cost of the new building had been £1,600.

Since that day, the Bandroom has not only been used as a rehearsal space. It has hosted Band concerts, dances, all male pantomimes, private parties, exercise groups, Christmas gatherings, contests, beer festivals, entertainment evenings and all matters of celebrations.

We at Slaithwaite Band are very proud our Bandroom, that has been our home for the last 100 years, and count ourselves very lucky to have such a fantastic premises.

This achievement, of course, has only been possible due to the hard work and dedication from volunteer committee members, band members, and associates from the last 100 years.

We thank them all for the commitment they have shown to Slaithwaite Bandroom.