No muck -  just Brass ! !

​On Sunday 29th June 2025, Wetherby will celebrate the annual Drovers’ Day to remember the times when, for over 200 years, 1000s of cattle were walked from gathering points in Scotland to markets in the south of England via Wetherby with its bridge and ford over the River Wharfe.

​At times music would accompany the animals on their long trek and they seemed to be soothed and calmed by it.

​No cattle will be present on our day (health & safety prevents) so no muck!....... but plenty of brass!!

20 brass bands from Derbyshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire and Northumberland will make the trip to Wetherby and, for over four hours, march and play through the town.  The bands will be judged on their marching and playing with their performances being applauded and hopefully greatly enjoyed by very large crowds.  The organisers appreciate the very generous support given by the business sector and by Geneva Instruments who will contribute to the thousands of pounds in prizes to the various winners!

Read more here https://www.wetherbylions.org/droversday