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Friday, 17 December 2010

Festive concert


There's so much going on in Saltaire in the run-up to Christmas!  Unlike my daughter, I'm not keeping a tally of how many mince pies I consume (I think she's up to 17 now!) but had I wanted one, there were mince pies and mulled wine for sale in the Half-Moon Café on Tuesday evening - and a Festive Concert with the Hall Royd Brass Band in the Roberts Park bandstand. The snow has all gone now (though it may be back soon) and, despite a light drizzle, it wasn't a cold night so it was quite pleasant standing listening to the music.  I'm sure Sir Titus enjoyed it - his statue overlooks the bandstand and his spirit was with us!

PS: For a view of the bandstand when it was unveiled earlier this year, please see here.
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14 comments:

  1. H17 December 2010 at 07:20

    Saltaire is definitely a buzzing place to be at this time of the year!

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  2. Anonymous17 December 2010 at 09:28

    The photograph is fabulous Jenny and you've captured an enchanting mood. Judyxx

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  3. John17 December 2010 at 09:54

    Nice to see one of these old Victorian band-stands in use; I remember them as a boy in Sheffield.

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  4. jennyfreckles17 December 2010 at 10:43

    John - actually the bandstand is brand-new, part of last year's renovation of the park. The original bandstand was long since gone. It's lovely to have one again.

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  5. Francisca17 December 2010 at 12:12

    Isn't it a bit cold for an outside concert? Lovely shot, Jenny.

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  6. diane b17 December 2010 at 12:46

    The summer view and winter view. It must be fun to go to and listen to the music in both seasons..

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  7. MorningAJ17 December 2010 at 14:08

    My mother used to call mince pies "happy months" and teh aim was to have 12 from different sources over the festive period to ensure a happy year.

    17 is a good score! I think I'm still on 4. :(

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  8. FilipBlog17 December 2010 at 21:53

    Good lights. Very nice picture

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  9. Jack17 December 2010 at 21:57

    That is terrific. I like the blues and roses, and the composition and content are fascinating. It would have been fun to be there.

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  10. Lili17 December 2010 at 22:03

    Oh now that is very lovely and what a beautiful night for an outside concert! ~Lili

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  11. Cranberry Morning17 December 2010 at 22:25

    Lovely photo!

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  12. Katherine 19 December 2010 at 15:41

    Great post!Hopping over to say good morning! I enjoyed my visit to your blog. Hugs! P.S> please stop by for a visit and don't forget to enter the giveaway.

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  13. Vicki Lane20 December 2010 at 01:54

    Love the bandstand! A bit other-worldish and completely enchanting.

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  14. Gunn16 January 2011 at 08:54

    Bravo!
    A great shot, also full of good atmosphere.

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