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Loscoe Wheel - Dedication Memorial

Loscoe Wheel - Dedication Memorial

To commemorate the 40th anniversary of the closure of the Ormonde Colliery, a dedication memorial was held at the Loscoe Winding Wheel. A blessing was given by Reverend Michael Alexander and musical entertainment was provided by the Hucknall & Linby Mining Community Brass Band.

After an interval during which refreshments were served in St. Luke's Church, the band played the second part of their programme, which was warmly received by the audience.

Local residents gather as the band prepares to play on a bright, but windy day.

Below: The NUM Banner

Mayor of Heanor and Loscoe, Councillor Bob Janes opens the event with a short speech. A blessing was given by Reverend Michael Alexander (left).

The band plays to a small but appreciative audience.

The percussion section and, right, Paul Whyley conducts the band.

The mayor thanks the band at the end of the first half of their performance. The second half will take place out of the wind in St. Luke's Church where there will also be refreshments and a small exhibition about the local mining industry.

There's also information about the small but important nature reserve, the Red River Nature Reserve.

The second half gets under way. Favourites include Ashokan Farewell and, as an encore Jerusalem.

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