Sunny weekend in Loughborough

So, this weekend in Loughborough proved to be very sunny, and very busy!

It had been a while since I'd been down to the Old Rectory Museum, so I thought it was about time I went again, especially as I was keen to see their latest display! But first I spotted the willow bell made by Nita Rao, for last year's Bell Festival - looking stunning against the beautiful green backdrop!

The 'Home Front' exhibition in the Pantry Gallery didn't disappoint! Some very interesting exhibits, making good use of the space available to show them off to their best advantage! Examples of real clothes from the era; newspapers from the time; a gas mask; holiday brochures; recipe books; cosmetics, and paper dolls all serving to show what life was like during the Second World War.

The exhibition is only on until the end of May, I believe, so if you haven't already been to see it, I'd suggest you hotfoot it down to the Old Rectory, which is open 11-3 each Saturday. The Rectory Wildlife Garden is also usually open during this time, and is a peaceful oasis, nestled between the Old Rectory and Fearon Hall.

Today I spent a lovely couple of hours wandering through the annual Ceramics in Charnwood market. I've been to this event for quite a number of years, and it's always a pleasure to see so much variety of pottery on show and on sale. It's a very popular market, and makers come from a wide area, not just our locality. nad it's not just made pots that are for sale - there's also a couple of opportunities to try your hand at making something!

Of course, we do now have our very own pottery-making destination, up on Ward's End, next to the Old Bleach Yard. I was lucky enough to have a guided tour, and was really surprised how big the place was, especially the upstairs, which actually runs along the first floor of the shop next door. Seems they run special events, too, in other local venues, like pubs!

Well, could the weekend get any better? Well, yes!!! I was too early to listen to the band playing in the bandstand in Queen's Park, but I did walk through the park and listen to the Borough Carillonneur, Caroline Sharpe, playing some wonderfully expressive pieces on this beautiful instrument. Sadly, I didn't have time to go into Charnwood Museum this time, but of course, I will be back!!        

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