The Hope Bell

Quite by chance, I spotted on Facebook this morning that there was to be a bandstand concert in Queen's Park this afternoon, the final one for the season. Loughborough Concert Band played, their ranks filled with young musicians, which was very cheering. There were three percussionists and they were kept busy.

This was my first excursion on the mini scooter since it had been repaired. I'm pleased to say that it worked beautifully.

On the way to the bandstand, we passed the new memorial to those who suffered during the Covid-19 pandemic, to NHS staff and frontline workers. It comprises four bells, all made in Taylors' Bell Foundry, newly refurbished and open to visitors.

The structure is not complete yet but it looks as if it will be very imposing with the Carillon behind it.