Tommys Day Now in its second year, Tommys Day was started to provide an opportunity for friends and admirers of Tommy Breckons to remember both him and his contribution to piping. The day comprises an afternoons informal session or play around held in Bellingham. Tommy, a life-long resident of Bellingham, contributed much to piping, not least being a direct link to the prince of pipers Tom Clough. His straight forward attitude to life in general and piping in particular endeared him to many pipers. The format of the session offers a chance to reminisce on Tommys life, share some of his many anecdotes and play tunes that were associated with him and to have a general play around. This year, 2011, the event will be held on April 2nd from 2:30 5:00 in Bellinghams Methodist/United Reform Church.
There is a small charge c £2:00 to cover the cost of hiring the hall. Any surplus will be passed onto The Bellingham Heritage Centre. There are facilities for making tea and coffee; participants are encouraged to bring a small contribution (cake, biscuits, crisps, nibbles but not too much!). (In addition, there has been some talk of having a walk to Hareshaw Linn, past Foundry Farm, before hand, this would take about 2 hours at a leisurely pace!) . If you are thinking of going it would be useful if you could let me know (helps plan refreshments atc) [email protected] [Apologies to overseas members who will not be able to get there] To get on or off this list see list information at http://www.cs.dartmouth.edu/~wbc/lute-admin/index.html
