Monthly Archives: June 2012

Abbey Brass Tweets from Saddleworth

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Abbey Brass at Saddleworth
Today many bands, including the Abbey Brass from Abingdon, have converged on Saddleworth in the North of England.

Saddleworth is an area near Oldham comprising several villages. There has been a day of processions with bands marching through the villages in the area.

Abbey Brass at Saddleworth
The last picture I have of the Abbey Brass was taken back in April on Clubs and Societies Day. But at Saddleworth they are mixing with the likes of the Brighouse and Rastrick Colliery Band, and bands from round the world.
Abbey Brass at Saddleworth
After the parades the bands, including the Abbey Brass, seen here playing March: The Thames Valley, take part in contests in various Saddleworth villages to win some big money prizes.

The only news comes from their tweets …

We’re about to do our first march at Whit Friday

Dobcross now, after a long queue through Uppermill   (two of the villages)

A lot of fun – more than 100 buses & bands, and massive crowds. Lovely evening too!

Its all over.

Lift and Lights at the County Hall

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Lift and Lights
Before getting to the magnificent lighting of the Old County Hall I should perhaps mention the lift.

This was the reason the County Hall project started in the first place – to give access to people who could not get up the stairs. That was before maintenance of the fabric became a major concern.

Unfortunately the lift designs failed to impress English Heritage (or Private Eye for that matter) and a less ambitious lift to the undercroft and basement was put in instead. One of the panes of glass is already cracked.
Lift and Lights
The lighting on the other hand looks magnificent, as is all the paving, roofing and flooring.
Lift and Lights
Along the walkways round the building are a number of pavement level up-lights.
Lift and Lights
The lighting engineers should get an award.
Lift and Lights
As should all the local craftsmen involved.