Tag: Aldridge Transport Museum
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Exhibiting Trains
I have a deep and abiding affection for railways. Since my first train set (when I was quite little) I’ve fancied having a layout and running trains. I also discovered last year that I enjoy modelling a little, and I’m taking the opportunity this summer to exhibit some of my trains at my local transport…
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Wagging Stick
Today was the first 2026 gig for Great Barr Brass, the remarkable community brass band I have the privilege to conduct. Once more we found ourselves at Aldridge Transport Museum for the afternoon, celebrating their running day by providing live music in their exhibition hall, and earning some lovely applause from the various transport enthusiasts…
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Hold very tight please
Brass bands clearly have something in common with brass monkeys – an aversion to low temperatures. So it was last Sunday we found ourselves stomping our feet to keep warm and wearing more than the usual number of layers at Aldridge Transport Museum in Aldridge. Great Barr Brass performed two sets of traditional carols, Christmas…