Coming soon Big Drum Day 2010, the preliminary date planned for this years event is Sunday 1st August, it will take place again in Astley Park, Chorley, watch for further updates as we get nearer.

Last years event was very enjoyable and this year event of Big Drum Day promises to be even bigger. Acts that appeared were Sambafriq, Juba do Leão, our own Bloco Novo from East Manchester, Republic of Swing, Danny Henry (Dancer), Viva Brasil (dancers). If you like great music, dancing and colourful costumes all brought together for a carnival atmospere, then watch this space I will bring you more news on who is appearing etc as we get nearer the date.

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I was asked to be part of the Manchester Pride 2009 event by Eastlands Homes, in partnership with Northwards Housing on their float. I thought I had lost all the footage, that is the reason I am late posting this video, managed to salvage some, this particular video was one I captured by chance. I was walking round and heard this strange song, only when I got nearer did I recognise it, quickly pressed record and this is what I captured, only about a minute long but still enjoyable, hope you like it as well.

Just in case you don't know the song, it was Australian singer Rolf Harris who recorded the "The Court Of King Caractacus" in 1964, it was a hit in Australia and charted in the US and UK.

This news release was posted earlier in the week on B of the Blog and I feel more people should know about it and sign the petition. I have many memories of canals, from cycling, fishing, walking and even piloting the community barge, I for one want to keep them just the way they are, so if you have any feelings regarding canals please sign the petition, it only takes a moment.

Read the statement below for more information.