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Asuddenbutshortlived downpourduringClitheroe’s Last Night of the Proms did nothingmorethanspur sections of the crowd to burst intoanimpromptuchorusof “SingingintheRain"!


Theheavensopenedattheend of the concert’s first half, per­


fectly timed as Slaidburn Silver Band was playing “Bridge Over Troubled Water” as part of a Si­ mon and Garfunkel medley. Thankfully Clitheroe was


only on the edge of the storm, with thunder and lightning some distance away, and aL though the downpour was fierce, causing a scramble for waterproofs and brollies, the skies cleared again during the interval. Despite poor weather ear­


lier in the day there was a good turnout for the popular annual proms concert at the bandstand in Clitheroe Cas­ tle Grounds, many equipped with picnics and liquid refresh­ ment. Decked out with Union


Jack flags and hats, the spec- tatorsjoinedinfrom the off as Slaidburn Silver Band deliv­ ered an eiyoyable and enter­ taining musical programme,


joined on stage for several items by operatic soprano Ann-Marie Brewer. The band’s conductor, John


Cowking, did a goodjobof enter­ taining and edu­ cating the crowd with interesting titbitsofinforma- tionabouteachof the pieces, all delivered in his informal and inimitable style. Several items related to the


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joyable arrangenment com- bining the red and white rose anthems of “Lassie from Lan­ cashire” and “Ilkla Moor baht ‘at”, reflecting Slaidburn’s heritage as part of the historic Yorkshire Ridings, adminis­ tered since 1974 by Lancashire. Organised by Clitheroe Town Council, the.concert had onceagainproved aresoundingsuc- cess, thanks in no small part to all the “behind-the-


commemorations of the First World War, and John asked the crowd to treat one of them- El­ gar’s “Nimrod” -as an opportu­ nity to reflect on the sacrifices of our brave ancestors, with no • applause at the end. It madefor a moving moment in an other­ wise uproarious evening. The second half concluded


with all the usual prom favour­ ites - Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory, and Jerusa­ lem - accompanied by much flag waving and singing from the upstanding crowd. There was also a very en-


scenes workers” who strive to make it so. Clitheroe’s Mayor, Coun. Val Cooper, took to the stage to thank all involved, and there was even a chorus of“HappyBirthdaytoyou” for town council clerk Ian Wool- stencroft. As ever, the concert was


a free event, though a collec­ tion on the night will boost the Clitheroe Town Mayor's fund, which in turn benefits a vari­ ety of local charities and good causes. All who cocked a snook at


the ominous storm clouds over Clitheroe went home happy and with a song in their heart, if ever so slightly damp.


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