Horrific news from Australia. And it had to potential to be so much worse, which makes it all the more shocking.
Enjoyed one of the few remaining brass ensembles in the area playing festive tunes, this morning. Such a lovely sound they made.
The council has been doing a fair bit, over the years, to try to revive these groups and bring in young players. I remember the band in the village I used to live in winding down after they had been to so many of each others funerals that there were only 3 of them left to walk behind the car on the way to the church.
Anyhow, it got me pondering how much support our current council is willing to give this very British tradition. They don't seem to have much time for the arts and culture in general.