Saturday morning began with the first snow of the winter - not looking very promising for getting to Kettleshulme to play carols for the Victorian Christmas revellers at The Swan.
But by lunch time conditions had improved and it was "game on" after all. An outdoor performance but we stayed warm thanks to our new winter band jackets and to the outdoor heaters under the parasol.
But by lunch time conditions had improved and it was "game on" after all. An outdoor performance but we stayed warm thanks to our new winter band jackets and to the outdoor heaters under the parasol.
It's Sunday so it must be Brierley Green Church Carol Service. Snug and warm inside this year. And the first performance with the Band for Pippa, our newest recruit, on tenor horn. Although strictly speaking, Pippa isn't a new recruit - she first played with Whaley Bridge Band as a youngster, and has now returned after a sabbatical of 50 years. Surely this must be a world record for the longest career break ever from banding.
Well played, Pippa! And welcome back to Whaley Bridge Band, it's great to have you on board again.
Thanks to deps Mike and David for boosting the cornet section - with some carols running to SIX verses, we were very grateful for their help.
Thanks to deps Mike and David for boosting the cornet section - with some carols running to SIX verses, we were very grateful for their help.
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