File this one under signs that amuse me. I walk past it on the way to work and there are indications that it has been partially obstructed for a very long time!
18 February 2025
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14 January 2025
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Doghouse time…
We didn’t have a Saturday sing around last weekend so it looks like my first gig of the year will be tomorrow night down at the Fennel Street Club in Loughborough (no prizes for guessing which road that is on). … Continue reading
30 December 2024
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Oceans: Treasures of the Deep
The art exhibition at Loughborough’s Sock Gallery (Oceans: Treasures of the Deep) is worth a visit if you like oceanic images, finely detailed work or an intersection of the two. Artist Olivier Leger, who made his start locally, creates fantastic … Continue reading
26 December 2024
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A Foggy Day
”A foggy day in London Town” is the opening lyric of a jazz tune I’ve enjoyed playing many times but it was also a bit on the misty side in Loughborough today. It wasn’t too bad at home but, as … Continue reading
14 December 2024
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Electric Tuba
This afternoon I’ll be playing my tuba as part of an ensemble performing in the Carillon Centre in Loughborough (2pm – 3:30pm), supporting the local Lions organisation in their fundraising. I’m not actually plugging my tuba into an amplifier but … Continue reading
25 September 2024
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Cask Bah Rocks – 25 September 2024
Simon and I did a slot at the Cask Bah Rocks open mic in Loughborough tonight. Three jazzy tunes: Fly Me to the Moon, Corcovado (Quiet Nights) and Autumn Leaves. All are ones we did several times in the park … Continue reading
15 September 2024
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Umbrellas required?
I’m playing in Southfield Park a bit later this afternoon with the Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra… hopefully. After lovely weather yesterday and its equal expected today, the forecast has changed and rain has come with it. I’ll head down in … Continue reading
14 September 2024
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Dragonflies and Deer
I expected to see dragonflies when I took the dog out for her morning walk round Dishley Pool. These majestic insects, with their ability to move and manoeuvre seeming almost like teleportation are made all the more intriguing by being … Continue reading
1 September 2024
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The Bands Are Back in Session
Charnwood Symphonic Wind Orchestra had it’s first rehearsal of the new term this evening and the other two bands (Charnwood Concert Band and Training Band) kick off on Tuesday evening. It’s not just rehearsals either. The training band has a … Continue reading
27 August 2024
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One More Time at the Park
The sky is looking greyer than expected but I’m back at the Queen’s Park Café for one last summer outing with Simon and Kev, with me on double bass. Time to start getting loaded up – we’ll be playing from … Continue reading